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Volvo Penta TAD880VE vs Weichai WP6D152E310

The Volvo Penta TAD880VE and Weichai WP6D152E310 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 171 kVA. Displacement is 7.7 L versus 6.1 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationVolvo Penta TAD880VEWeichai WP6D152E310
Headline rating171 kVA171 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)137 kWe137 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)124 kWe124 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)
Prime (60 Hz)
Displacement7.7 L6.1 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Final Tier 4China National Stage III / Unregulated
Dry weight
OriginIndiaChina