Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta TAMD70E
70 Series
Volvo Penta TAMD70E 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.
Overhaul & repair parts- Manufacturer files
- No datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 224 kW
- Cylinders
- L6
- Rated Speed
- 2,500 RPM
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Volvo Penta TAMD70E overhaul & repair parts
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- Cylinder head3803033
Volvo Penta Reman cylinder head
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Volvo Penta TAMD70E industrial power context
The Volvo Penta TAMD70E is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 223.7 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 | TAMD70E |
| Series | 70 Series |
| Configuration | L6, turbocharged aftercooled marine diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 1983 |
| Year Discontinued | 1987 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Volvo Penta TAMD70E?
The Volvo Penta TAMD70E has a maximum mechanical output of 223.7 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 TAMD70E use?
The Volvo Penta TAMD70E is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the cylinder configuration of the TAMD70E?
The Volvo Penta TAMD70E is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine.
Is the TAMD70E still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAMD70E is discontinued (production ended around 1987). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.