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MAN D2840

D-Series

In Production

MAN D2840 18.3L 10-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 660 kWm emergency-standby / 565 kWm prime at 1500rpm. Euro Stage II. kWe estimated at 96% alternator efficiency. 90°, Turbocharged Intercooled.

MAN D2840 18.3L V10 diesel generator engine — 792 kVA standby specifications
MAN D2840 18.3L V10 diesel generator engine — 792 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
792 kVA
Electrical Output
634 kWe
Cylinders
V10
Displacement
18.3 L
Rated Speed
1,500 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf · kWe estimated — see note below

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power565542.4678
Standby Power660633.6792

Note: The manufacturer does not publish a separate kWe rating for this engine. kWe values shown are estimated from the rated mechanical output (kWm) using a conservative 90% alternator efficiency factor.

MAN D2840 generator set context

The MAN D2840 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 792 kVA / 634 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

d2840MAN D2840D-Series D2840

Technical Specifications

BrandMAN
ModelD2840
SeriesD-Series
ConfigurationV10
Cylinders10
Displacement18.3 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II
Country of OriginGermany

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the MAN D2840?

The MAN D2840 is rated at 792 kVA standby / 678 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

Does the D2840 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The MAN D2840 is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the MAN D2840 use?

The MAN D2840 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the D2840?

The MAN D2840 is a V10 (10-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 18.3 L.

What emissions standard does the D2840 meet?

The MAN D2840 is certified to Euro Stage II emissions standards.

Is the MAN D2840 still in production?

Yes — the MAN D2840 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the D2840?

Yes — an official MAN datasheet for the MAN D2840 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Canonical page
/engines/man-d2840
Last database update
2026-06-11
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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