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All About the Volvo Penta TAD732GE Engine

What is the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The Volvo Penta TAD732GE is a 7.2 litre, 6 cylinder in line, six hole fuel injected diesel engine. The engine is turbocharged with an air cooled exhaust manifold and can be ran at either 50 or 60 Hz. The robust design of the engine makes it extremely reliable and long lasting.

Where is the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine currently manufactured?

The Volvo Penta TAD732GE is currently produced in Germany.

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What is the displacement of the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The total displacement of this diesel engine is 7.15 litres. The oil system capacity inclusive of filters is 34 litres and the coolant capacity (engine and radiator) is 37.8 litres.

The generator efficiency of the engine is 92%.

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The power output for the TAD732GE is 185 kVA of prime power and 204 kVA of standby power (at 50 Hz).

The power output for the TAD732GE is 206 kVA of prime power and 227 kVA of standby power (at 60 Hz).

What power rating does the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine run at?

The Volvo Penta can be ran at either Prime or Standby Power ratings making it suitable for a range of power applications.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The Volvo Penta TAD732GE 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 270 g/KWh
  • At 50% it uses 219 g/KWh
  • At 75% it uses 213 g/KWh
  • At 100% it uses 213 g/KWh

What are the dimensions of the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The dry weight of the TAD732GE is 785 kg and the wet weight is 826 kg. The dimensions of this engine are 1857 x 1003 x 1455 mm.

This engine can be paired with an alternator to make a powerful diesel generator which can be used to power a variety of power hungry applications across the world.

What customer support is offered with the Volvo Penta TAD732GE diesel engine?

The TAD732GE is supported by the Volvo Penta Action Plan which provides continuous support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The support network can speak in 28 different languages and will help by putting you in touch with your local Volvo Penta dealer who will assist you throughout your case.

More information on the specifications of the engine can be found here.