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Volvo Penta TWD740GE

Legacy TWD Genset

Production Discontinued
This engine is no longer in production. Specifications and documentation remain archived for reference.

Volvo Penta TWD740GE discontinued legacy TWD industrial engine. Volvo Penta instruction-book sources list TWD740GE/VE with 7.28 L displacement, while generator-set documentation and packager tables cross-check TWD740GE ratings. The model was added only after cross-checking online service-manual, instruction-book, parts, or generator-rating sources; no marine propulsion-only TWD rows are included in this batch.

Overhaul & repair parts
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet
Last updated
2026-08-11
Package route
diesel generator sets
Mechanical Output
207 kW
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
7.28 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 Power189——
Standby Power207——

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power218——
Standby Power239——

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    Volvo Penta Reman injector/unit injector

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    Source: Volvo Penta Reman 2024 Industrial Catalogue

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Volvo Penta TWD740GE 7.28L Inline-6, turbocharged water-cooled diesel generator engine diesel generator engine specifications

Volvo Penta TWD740GE generator set context

The Volvo Penta TWD740GE is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 207 kW / 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.

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Technical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWD740GE
SeriesLegacy TWD Genset
ConfigurationInline-6, turbocharged water-cooled diesel generator engine
Cylinders6
Displacement7.28 L
Dry Weight795 kg
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently asked questions

Does the TWD740GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWD740GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD740GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD740GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWD740GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD740GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7.28 L.

Is the TWD740GE still in production?

No — the Volvo Penta TWD740GE is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

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