Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAD660VE
D6 Industrial VE
Volvo Penta TAD660VE discontinued D6 industrial diesel. LECTURA lists the model as manufactured from 2005 to 2019, with 5.7 L displacement, 6 cylinders, 147 kW at 2300 rpm, 800 Nm torque, and 565 kg weight; Volvo workshop-manual indexes also name TAD660VE in the industrial engine technical-data set.
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- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-11
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 147 kW
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 5.7 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,300 RPM
Volvo Penta TAD660VE industrial power context
The Volvo Penta TAD660VE is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 147 kW mechanical output at 2,300 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 | TAD660VE |
| Series | D6 Industrial VE |
| Configuration | Inline-6, turbocharged industrial diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Dry Weight | 565 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | EPA Tier 3 |
| Certifications | EPA Tier 3 |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 2005 |
| Year Discontinued | 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta TAD660VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD660VE has a maximum mechanical output of 147 kW at 2,300 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD660VE use?
The Volvo Penta TAD660VE is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD660VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD660VE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 5.7 L.
What emissions standard does the TAD660VE meet?
The Volvo Penta TAD660VE is certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.
Is the TAD660VE still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAD660VE is discontinued (production ended around 2019). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the TAD660VE?
Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD660VE can be downloaded from this page.