Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAD942VE
D9 Industrial VE
Volvo Penta TAD942VE discontinued D9 industrial diesel. Volvo Penta's official 2004 D9 launch named TAD942VE as one of four D9 industrial versions and stated the D9 range spans 190-280 kW. Volvo Penta's official D9 archive lists the D9 Industrial engine family with manufacturing years 2004-2016.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-12
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 250 kW
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 9.4 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,100 RPM
Volvo Penta TAD942VE industrial power context
The Volvo Penta TAD942VE is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 250 kW mechanical output at 2,100 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 | TAD942VE |
| Series | D9 Industrial VE |
| Configuration | Inline-6 turbocharged air-to-air intercooled Volvo Penta industrial diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 9.4 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | EU Stage II |
| Certifications | Volvo Penta official D9 archive, EU Stage II |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 2004 |
| Year Discontinued | 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta TAD942VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD942VE has a maximum mechanical output of 250 kW at 2,100 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD942VE use?
The Volvo Penta TAD942VE is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD942VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD942VE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 9.4 L.
What emissions standard does the TAD942VE meet?
The Volvo Penta TAD942VE is certified to EU Stage II emissions standards.
Is the TAD942VE still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAD942VE is discontinued (production ended around 2016). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.