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Volvo Penta TAD1346GE vs Weichai WP13D490E310

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE and Weichai WP13D490E310 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 552 kVA. Displacement is 12.8 L versus 13 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationVolvo Penta TAD1346GEWeichai WP13D490E310
Headline rating553 kVA551 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)442 kWe441 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)402 kWe405 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)450 kWe459 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)409 kWe405 kWe
Displacement12.8 L13 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2China National Stage III / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginSwedenChina