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Volvo Penta TAD1346GE

13 Litre Series

In Production

Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a 12.8L L6 6-cylinder diesel generator-drive engine in the 13 Litre Series, rated at 442 kWe standby output at 1,500 rpm / 50 Hz. It is Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions and built in Sweden.

Volvo Penta TAD1346GE 12.8L L6 diesel generator engine — 553 kVA standby specifications
Volvo Penta TAD1346GE 12.8L L6 diesel generator engine — 553 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
553 kVA
Electrical Output
442 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
12.8 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power446.7402502.5
Standby Power491.1442552.5

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power454.4409511.3
Standby Power500450562.5

Technical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1346GE
Series13 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement12.8 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is rated at 553 kVA standby / 503 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 563 kVA standby / 511 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD1346GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1346GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.8 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1346GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD1346GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-29
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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