Power generation engine range

D16
EU Stage II/Epa Tier 2

461–700 kVA
Prime 50hz Electrical Power
506–727 kVA
Prime 60hz Electrical Power
16.1 litres
Displacement litres
  • Excellent load acceptance
  • Highly efficient, belt‐driven coolant pump
  • Piston cooling for low piston temperature
  • Cast‐iron cylinder block
  • Electronic, high‐pressure unit injectors
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The Volvo Penta D16 power generation engine is an in-line 6-cylinder, 16.1-liter diesel genset engine. With electronic high-pressure fuel injection, overhead camshaft, turbo, and air-cooled exhaust manifold.

Well-balanced

Robust & Powerful

The D16 power generation engine from Volvo Penta is developed for efficiency and maximized uptime. A powerful engine with rigid, in-line cylinder block with durable crankshaft bearings, air-cooled exhaust manifold, and electronically controlled turbo.
Electronic control system

Engine control with EMS

Volvo Penta D16 power generation engine is equipped with the electronically controlled Engine Management System (EMS), a processing system for optimized engine performance. The system includes advanced features for diagnostics and fault tracing.
Stage II / EPA Tier 2

Fuel & Noise

The robust and well-balanced D16 power generation engine ensures smooth operations with minimal vibrations, noise, and controlled emissions. A modern, high-tech injection and charging system, with low internal losses, contributes to efficient combustion and low fuel consumption.
Flexibility

Made simple

To ease the service of the D16 power generation engine, all service and maintenance points are easy to access, which is highly beneficial in small compartments. And for maximum durability and service life, the cylinder liners and valve seats/guides are replaceable.

Technical data

50 Hz power
TAD1641GE
TAD1642GE
TWD1644GE
TWD1645GE
Prime power430 kWm / 505 kVA / 404 kWe503 kWm / 591 kVA / 473 kWe555 kWm / 652 kVA / 521 kWe595 kWm / 700 kVA / 560 kWe
Standby power473 kWm / 556 kVA / 445 kWe554 kWm / 651 kVA / 521 kWe610 kWm / 717 kVA / 573 kWe655 kWm / 770 kVA / 616 kWe
60 Hz power
Prime power485 kWm / 570 kVA / 456 kWe532 kWm / 625 kVA / 500 kWe582 kWm / 684 kVA / 574 kWe619 kWm / 727 kVA / 582 kWe
Standby power546 kWm / 642 kVA / 513 kWe585 kWm / 687 kVA / 550 kWe640 kWm / 752 kVA / 602 kWe681 kWm / 800 kVA / 640 kWe
Details
Fuel TypeDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Number of Cylinders6666
High-pressure fuel injectionElectronic unit injectorsElectronic unit injectorsElectronic unit injectorsElectronic unit injectors
Volvo Penta Prime Power Generation
Volvo Penta Standby Power Generation

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Product bulletin TAD1641GE (PDF, 737KB)
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