Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAMD162A
162 Series
Volvo Penta TAMD162A discontinued legacy engine. Specifications cross-checked against Volvo Penta model-guide, operator-manual, press-release, and workshop-manual sources. Sparse fields are left blank where a reliable model-specific value was not found.
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- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 411 kW
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 16.123 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,900 RPM
Volvo Penta TAMD162A industrial power context
The Volvo Penta TAMD162A is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 410.9 kW mechanical output at 1,900 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 | TAMD162A |
| Series | 162 Series |
| Configuration | L6, turbocharged aftercooled marine diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 16.123 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 1988 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta TAMD162A?
The Volvo Penta TAMD162A has a maximum mechanical output of 410.9 kW at 1,900 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAMD162A use?
The Volvo Penta TAMD162A is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAMD162A?
The Volvo Penta TAMD162A is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.123 L.
Is the TAMD162A still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAMD162A is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.