What is the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

The Volvo TAD1344GE is an efficient diesel engine with a turbocharger and air cooled exhaust manifold. The 6 cylinder in line engine also includes an electronic high pressure fuel injection system and an overhead camshaft which improves the efficiency and lowers the fuel consumption of the engine.   

Where is the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine currently manufactured?

The Volvo Penta TAD1344GE is currently produced in Skovde in Sweden.

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What is the displacement of the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

The total displacement of the Volvo TAD1344GE is has a total displacement of 12.78 litres. The 6 cylinder engine has an oil system capacity of 36 litres and a net coolant capacity (engine and radiator) of 44 litres.

The generator efficiency of the engine is 93%.

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

Using this engine at 50Hz/1500 RPM will produce a prime power output of 411 kVA and a standby power output of 452 kVA.

Using this engine at 60Hz/1800 RPM will produce a prime power output of 455 kVA and a standby power output of 501 kVA.

What power rating does the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine run at?

The Volvo Penta TAD1344GE can be ran at either Prime or Standby Power ratings which makes this engine a versatile engine.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

The Volvo Penta TAD1344GE fuel consumption depends on its load. At 1500 rpm prime power it is has the following fuel consumption (percent of prime power):

• At 25% it uses 219 g/KWh
• At 50% it uses 200 g/KWh
• At 75% it uses 197 g/KWh
• At 100% it uses 194 g/KWh

What are the dimensions of the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

The wet weight of the engine alone is 1325 kg. The dimensions of the engine 2206 x 1114 x 1391 mm.

The diesel engine can be coupled with an alternator to make a powerful diesel generator that can be used for a range of power hungry applications across the globe.

What customer support is offered with the Volvo Penta TAD1344GE diesel engine?

As with all Volvo Penta engines the TAD1344GE is covered by the Volvo Penta Action Service. This means that there is a global network of support that offers 24/7 help and it is able to connect you to your nearest Volvo dealer to assist you throughout your case.

The specification sheet for the engine can be found here.