Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta MD17D
MD Series
Volvo Penta MD17D discontinued legacy engine. Specifications cross-checked against Volvo Penta workshop/manual data and a Volvo Penta model guide listing production years, cylinder count, horsepower, and rated speed.
Chat on WhatsApp about this engine
Opens WhatsApp with Volvo Penta MD17D and this page link filled in.
- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Electrical Output
- 27 kW
- Cylinders
- L3
- Rated Speed
- 3,000 RPM
Volvo Penta MD17D generator set context
The Volvo Penta MD17D is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 27 kW / 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
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Volvo Penta |
| Model | MD17D |
| Series | MD Series |
| Configuration | L3, marine diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 1981 |
| Year Discontinued | 1984 |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Volvo Penta MD17D use?
The Volvo Penta MD17D is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the cylinder configuration of the MD17D?
The Volvo Penta MD17D is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine.
Is the MD17D still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta MD17D is discontinued (production ended around 1984). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.