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Volvo Penta TWD1683GE

17 Litre Series

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Volvo Penta TWD1683GE - Turbocharged water-to-air intercooled 17 litre diesel engine for generator sets. Euro Stage V and EPA EPA Tier 4 Final certified. 627 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TWD1683GE 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 736 kVA standby specifications
Volvo Penta TWD1683GE 16.1L L6 diesel generator engine — 736 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
736 kVA
Electrical Output
589 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
16.1 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

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power595.6536670
Standby Power654.4589736.3

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power622.2560700
Standby Power684.4616770

Technical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWD1683GE
Series17 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TWD1683GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is rated at 736 kVA standby / 670 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 770 kVA standby / 700 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TWD1683GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD1683GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWD1683GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TWD1683GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is certified to Euro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TWD1683GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TWD1683GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TWD1683GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TWD1683GE can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-29
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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