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Volvo Penta TWD1673GE

16 Litre Series

In Production

Volvo Penta TWD1673GE 16.1L 6-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 570 kWe prime / 625 kWe standby at 60Hz/1800RPM. EPA Tier 4 Final. Turbocharged, Water-cooled Intercooled.

Volvo Penta TWD1673GE 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 781 kVA standby specifications
Volvo Penta TWD1673GE 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 781 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 60 Hz
781 kVA
Electrical Output
625 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
16.1 L
Rated Speed
1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power633.3570712.5
Standby Power694.4625781.3

Volvo Penta TWD1673GE generator set context

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 781 kVA / 625 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

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Technical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWD1673GE
Series16 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TWD1673GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is rated at 781 kVA standby / 713 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TWD1673GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD1673GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWD1673GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TWD1673GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is certified to U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TWD1673GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TWD1673GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TWD1673GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TWD1673GE can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-11
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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