Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B
8 Litre Series
Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B - Turbocharged air-to-air intercooled 8 litre diesel engine for generator sets. 194 kWm standby at 50Hz.
- Standby Power · 50 Hz
- 223 kVA
- Electrical Output
- 178 kWe
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 7.7 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
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | 181.1 | 163 | 203.8 |
| Standby Power | 197.8 | 178 | 222.5 |
60 Hz1800 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | 197.8 | 178 | 222.5 |
| Standby Power | 217.8 | 196 | 245 |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Volvo Penta |
| Model | TAD840GE-B |
| Series | 8 Litre Series |
| Configuration | L6 |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 7.7 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Country of Origin | India |
Frequently asked questions
What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B?
The Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is rated at 223 kVA standby / 204 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 245 kVA standby / 223 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).
Does the TAD840GE-B run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?
The Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).
What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B use?
The Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD840GE-B?
The Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7.7 L.
What emissions standard does the TAD840GE-B meet?
The Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.
Is the Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B still in production?
Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B is a current production model.
Is a datasheet available for the TAD840GE-B?
Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B can be downloaded from this page.
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Reference
- Canonical page
- /engines/volvo-penta-tad840ge-b
- Last database update
- 2026-06-29
- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet linked
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