Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAD420VE
Early Volvo Penta 4-7 L Industrial
Volvo Penta TAD420VE discontinued early-2000s industrial diesel. Volvo Group announced the T(A)D420VE family in 2001 with 103 kW at 2500 rpm and 493 Nm peak torque for mobile industrial applications.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-11
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 103 kW
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 4.04 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,500 RPM
Volvo Penta TAD420VE industrial power context
The Volvo Penta TAD420VE is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 103 kW mechanical output at 2,500 RPM. It is used in off-road equipment and can support engineered variable-speed power systems, but its maximum power is not a direct 50/60 Hz alternator rating. Verify the drivetrain, power electronics, cooling, and emissions installation with Volvo Penta before specifying a generator package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Volvo Penta |
| Model | TAD420VE |
| Series | Early Volvo Penta 4-7 L Industrial |
| Configuration | Inline-4, turbocharged aftercooled industrial diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.04 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Early off-road industrial emissions |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 2001 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta TAD420VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD420VE has a maximum mechanical output of 103 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 TAD420VE use?
The Volvo Penta TAD420VE is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD420VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD420VE is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4.04 L.
What emissions standard does the TAD420VE meet?
The Volvo Penta TAD420VE is certified to Early off-road industrial emissions emissions standards.
Is the TAD420VE still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAD420VE is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.