Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta MD11C Engine Specs
MD Series
The Volvo Penta MD11C is a 2-cylinder marine diesel engine listed at 17 kW maximum mechanical output at 2,500 rpm. This reference page summarizes MD11C specs, manual links, production-year context, fuel type, cooling, related Volvo Penta engines and replacement-package considerations.
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- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 17 kW
- Cylinders
- L2
- Rated Speed
- 2,500 RPM
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Volvo Penta MD11C industrial power context
The Volvo Penta MD11C is a 2-cylinder marine diesel engine listed at 17 kW maximum mechanical output at 2,500 rpm. This reference page summarizes MD11C specs, manual links, production-year context, fuel type, cooling, related Volvo Penta engines and replacement-package considerations.
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What is the Volvo Penta MD11C?
The Volvo Penta MD11C is a 2-cylinder legacy marine diesel engine listed at 17 kW maximum mechanical output at 2,500 rpm. This page is designed for MD11C specs and manual searches, summarizing the model identity, diesel fuel type, liquid cooling, Sweden origin, 1975 introduction context, linked Volvo Penta references and related small Volvo Penta engines. The MD11C is not a current fixed-speed generator-drive rating, so use this page for engine identification and replacement planning before confirming alternator, repower or genset suitability.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Volvo Penta |
| Model | MD11C |
| Series | MD Series |
| Configuration | L2, marine diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 1975 |
| Year Discontinued | 1981 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta MD11C?
The Volvo Penta MD11C has a maximum mechanical output of 17.2 kW at 2,500 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Volvo Penta MD11C use?
The Volvo Penta MD11C is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the cylinder configuration of the MD11C?
The Volvo Penta MD11C is an inline-2 (2-cylinder) engine.
Is the MD11C still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta MD11C is discontinued (production ended around 1981). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.