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Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B

16 Litre Series

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Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B - 16 litre diesel engine for generator sets. Euro Stage II certified. 473 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 556 kVA standby specifications
Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 556 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
556 kVA
Electrical Output
445 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
16.1 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 Power448.9404505
Standby Power494.4445556.3

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power506.7456570
Standby Power570513641.3

Technical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1641GE-B
Series16 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 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 TAD1641GE-B?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is rated at 556 kVA standby / 505 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 641 kVA standby / 570 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD1641GE-B run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1641GE-B?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1641GE-B meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD1641GE-B?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

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

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