VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE
TAD1242GE
1500 rpm, 387 kW (526 hp) 1800 rpm, 430 kW (585 hp)
The TAD1242GE is a powerful, reliable
and economical Generating Set Diesel
Engine built on the dependable in-line six
design.
Durability & low noise
Designed for easiest, fastest and most
economical installation. Well-balanced
to produce smooth and vibration-free
operation with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working tem-
perature in cylinders and combustion
chambers, the engine is equipped with
piston cooling. The engine is also fitted
with replaceable cylinder liners and valve
seats/guides to ensure maximum dura-
bility and service life of the engine.
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection
and charging system with low internal
losses contributes to excellent combus-
tion and low fuel consumption.
The TAD1242GE complies with EU
Stage 2 and TA-Luft -50% exhaust emis-
sion regulations.
Easy service & maintenance
Easily accessible service and mainte-
nance points contribute to the ease of
service of the engine.
Technical description:
Engine and block
Optimized cast iron cylinder block with
optimum distribution of forces without the
block being unnessarily heavy.
Wet, replaceable cylinder liners
Piston cooling for low piston temperature
and reduced ring temperature
Tapered connecting rods for reduce risk of
piston cracking
Crankshaft induction hardened bearing
surfaces and fillets with seven bearings for
moderate load on main and high-end bear-
ings
Case hardened and Nitrocarburized trans-
mission gears for heavy duty operation
Keystone top compression rings for long
service life
Viscous type crankshaft vibration dampers
to withstand single bearing alternator tor-
sional vibrations
Replaceable valve guides and valve seats
Over head camshaft and four valves per cyl-
inder
Features
Maintained performance, air temp 40C
Tropical cooling system (55C)
Fully electronic with Volvo Penta EDC III
Dual frequency switch (between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm)
High power density
Emission compliant
Low noise levels
Gen Pac configuration
Lubrication system Gear driven, maintenance-free coolant
Full flow oil cooler pump with high degree of efficiency
Full flow disposable spin-on oil filter, for ex- Coolant filter as standard
tra high filtration
The lubricating oil level can be measured
Turbo charger
Efficient and reliable turbo charger
during operation
Extra oil filter for the turbo charger
Gear type lubricating oil pump, gear driven
by the transmission Electrical system
Electronical Diesel Control III (EDCIII), an
Fuel system
electronically controlled processing system
Non-return fuel valve
which optimizes engine performance. It also
Electronic Unit Injectors
includes advanced facilities for diagnostics
Fuel prefilter with water separator and wa-
and fault tracing
ter-in-fuel indicator / alarm
Three different ways for the customer to
Gear driven low-pressure fuel pump
connect his controls and instrument to the
Fine fuel filter with manual feed pump and
engine. CAN SAE J1939 interface, CIU
fuel pressure switch
(Control interface unit) and Stand alone
Fuel shut-off valve, electrically operated
connections.
Cooling system Sensors for oil pressure, oil temp, boost
Efficient cooling with accurate coolant con- pressure, boost temp, coolant temp, fuel
trol through a water distribution duct in the temp, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two
cylinder block. Reliable sleeve thermostat speed sensors.
with minimum pressure drop
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Technical Data
General Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
Engine designation......................................................................... TAD1242GE Engine
No. of cylinders and configuration........................................................ in-line 6 Automatic belt tensioner
Method of operation................................................................................ 4-stroke Lift eyelets
Bore, mm (in.)...................................................................................... 131 (5.16) Flywheel
Stroke, mm (in.)................................................................................... 150 (5.91) Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 1
Displacement, l (in3).................................................................... 12.13 (740.2) Flywheel for 14 flex. plate and flexible coupling
Compression ratio...................................................................................... 17.5:1 Vibration dampers
Dry weight, kg (lb)........................................................................... 1380 (3036)
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1645 (3627) Engine suspension
Wet weight, kg (lb)......................................................................... 1455 (3201) Fixed front suspension
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1720 (3792) Lubrication system
Oil dipstick
Performance Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type
kW (hp) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm By-pass oil filter of spin-on type
Prime Power 352 (479) 391 (532) Oil cooler, side mounted
Max Standby Power 387 (526) 430 (585) Low noise oil sump
Fuel system
Lubrication system Fuel filters of disposable type
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Electronic unit injectors
Prime Power 0.12 (0.032) 0.14 (0.037) Pre-filter with water separator
Max Standby Power 0.14 (0.037) 0.15 (0.040) Intake and exhaust system
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter.................................................................35 Air filter with replaceable paper insert
Oil change intervals at specification Air restriction indicator
VDS-2, h............................................................................................................ 600 Air cooled exhaust manifold
VDS, ACEA E3, h............................................................................................ 400 Connecting flange for exhaust pipe
ACEA E1, E2, API CD, CF, CF-4, CG-4, h............................................... 200 Exhaust flange with v-clamp
Turbo charger, low right side
Fuel system Crankcase ventilation
Specific fuel consumption at Cooling system
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Tropical radiator incl intercooler )
25 % 216 (0.350) 231 (0.374) Gear driven coolant pump
50 % 199 (0.323) 208 (0.330) Fan hub
75 % 195 (0.316) 200 (0.324) Thrust fan )
100 % 198 (0.321) 202 (0.327) Fan guard
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Belt guard
25 % 211 (0.347) 225 (0.365) Control system
50 % 197 (0.319) 203 (0.329) Engine Management System (EMS) with
75 % 195 (0.316) 200 (0.324) CAN-bus interface SAE J1939 and stand alone
100 % 199 (0.323) 203 (0.329) interface
Alternator
Intake and exhaust system Alternator 60A / 24 V
Air consumption at 27C, m/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Starting system
Prime Power 23.5 (830) 28.0 (989) Starter motor, 6.0kW, 24 V
Max Standby Power 25.0 (883) 29.0 (1024) Connection facility for extra starter motor
Max allowable air intake restriction, kPa (In wc)................................5 (20.1) Instruments and senders
Heat rejection to exhaust, Temp.- and oil pressure for automatic
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm stop/alarm 103C
Prime Power 250 (14217) 272(15468) Other equipment
Max Standby Power 276 (15696) 306 (17402) Expandable base frame
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine, Engine Packing
C (F) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Plastic warpping
Prime Power 490 (914) 465 (869)
1)must be ordered, se order specification - optional equipment
Max Standby Power 505 (941) 490 (914)
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line, kPa (In wc)............ 10 (40.2) optional equipment or not applicable
Exhaust gas flow, m/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm included in standard specification
Prime power 58 (2048) 66 (2331)
Max Standby Power 63 (2225) 72 (2543)
Dimensions TAD1242GE
Not for installation
Cooling system
Heat rejection radiation from engine,
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Prime Power 17 (967) 18 (1024)
Max Standby Power 18 (1024) 20 (1137)
Heat rejection to coolant kW (BTU/min)
Prime Power 123 (6995) 139 (7905)
Max Standby Power 125 (7109) 143 (8132)
Fan power consumption, kW (hp) 9 (12) 15 (20)
A* = 1587 mm / 62.5 in
B* = 1120 mm / 44.1 in
English 10-2007. 2007 AB Volvo Penta

C* = 1976 mm / 77.8 in
Note! Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all countries. D = 2296 mm / 90.5 in (During transport)
All specifications are subject to change without notice. D = Max 3311 mm / 130.5 in
The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines. *Incl. radiator and intercooler

Power Standards Rating Guidelines

The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are
based on ISO 8528. Engine speed governing in accordance
with ISO 3046/IV, class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3
Exhaust emissions
The engine complies with EU stage 2 emission legislation
according to the Non Road Directive EU 97/68/EEC. The
engine also complies with TA-luft -50% exhaust emission
regulations.
PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of com-
mercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
purpose is available for this rating.
MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
overload capability is available for this rating.
1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
Information
For more technical data and information, please look in the Gener- AB Volvo Penta
ating Set Engines Sales Guide. SE-405 08 Gteborg, Sweden
www.volvopenta.com
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General
In-line four stroke diesel engine with direct injection. Rotation direction, anti-clockwise viewed towards
ywheel. Turbocharged

Number of cylinders 6
Displacement, total litre 12,13
in3
740,2
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore mm 131
in 5,16
Stroke mm 150
in 5,91
Compression ratio 17,5:1
Weight, refer to installation drawing
Performance r/min 1500 1800
Prime Power: without fan kW 363 410
hp 494 558
with fan kW 352 391
hp 479 532
Standby Power: without fan kW 398 449
hp 541 611
with fan kW 387 430
hp 526 585
Torque at: Prime Power Nm 2311 2175
lbft 1704 1604
Standby Power Nm 2534 2382
lbft 1869 1757
Mean piston speed m/s 7,5 9,0
ft/sec 24,7 29,6
Effective mean pressure at Prime Power MPa 2,39 2,25
psi 347 326
Max combustion pressure at Prime Power MPa 17,0 18,1
psi 2465 2625
Total mass moment of inertia, J (mR2) kgm 2
3,75
lbft 2
89,0
Degree of irregularity at Prime Power 1:49 1:88
Residual speed droop at load increase from 0 to 100% % 0-8
Friction Power kW 24,5 36

Engine noise emission

Test Standards: ISO 3744-1981 (E)
sound power (without fan, intake and exhaust noise)
Tolerans 0.75 dB(A) r/min 1500 1800
Measured sound power Lw No load dB(A) 105,3 106,6
Prime Power dB(A) 111,2 112,3
Standby Power dB(A) 110,8 111,5
Calculated sound pressure Lp at 1 m No load dB(A) 91,4 93,4
Prime Power dB(A) 98 98,7
Standby Power dB(A) 97,6 98,5

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Unsilenced exhaust noise

Data calculated as sound pressure Lp.
Assumed microphone distance 1 m r/min 1500 1800
Prime Power dB(A) 114 118
Standby Power dB(A) 115 119

Emission
398kW/1500rpm TA-luft mg/Nm3
Load factor NOx CO Soot HC
55% 1791 200 17.9 63
83% 1786 189 16.4 43
110% stand by 1765 256 23.7 23
O2- content 5%, without fan. For latest updated values, refer to Sales Support on Partner Network.

Load acceptance
Test condition: Warm engine. Load acceptance performance can vary due to actual alternator inertia,
voltage regulator, type of load and local ambient conditions.
Single step load performance at 1500 rpm
Load (%) Speed diff (%) Recovery time (s) Remaining load Speed diff (%) Recovery time (s)
Prime Standby Prime Standby (%) Prime Standby Prime Standby
0-20 1,5 1,7 1,1 1,0 20-100 30,0 37,0 3,9 7,8
0-40 3,7 4,8 1,4 1,5 40-100 14,3 13,9 2,3 5,0
0-54 - 10,0 - 2,9 54-100 - 8,8 - 3,0
0-58 10,0 - 2,9 - 58-100 8,0 - 2,2 -
0-60 11,3 15,0 3,0 2,9 60-100 6,5 8,5 2,2 2,5
0-80 25,6 31,0 3,0 3,1 80-100 2,5 2,6 1,0 1,8
0-100 45,0 51,0 3,8 9,0
100-0 9,8 10,0 2,4 2,4

Single step load performance at 1800 rpm

Load (%) Speed diff % Recovery time (s) Remaining load Speed diff (%) Recovery time (s)
Prime Standby Prime Standby (%) Prime Standby Prime Standby
0-20 1,2 1,4 0,7 0,7 20-100 15,4 15,0 1,9 2,1
0-40 3,1 3,5 1,3 1,3 40-100 6,6 9,5 1,7 1,9
0-60 6,3 8,2 2,1 2,4 60-100 3,2 3,4 1,5 1,8
0-66 - 9,3 - 2,5 66-100 - 2,9 - 1,8
0-71 9,3 - 2,2 - 71-100 2,7 - 1,3 -
0-85 15,3 19,5 2,2 2,6 85-100 1,4 2,0 0,8 1,2
0-100 23,3 27,8 2,4 4,3
100-0 7,7 7,7 2,4 2,4

Cold start performance r/min 1500 1800

Time from start to no load speed at C 15 s 3,0 4,0
ambient temperature:
0 s 3,2 4,1
-15 s 10,9 12,0
Time from start to stay within 0.8% of no C 15 s 4,2 4,9
load speed at ambient temperature:
0 s 4,4 5,0
-15 s 12,9 14,0
Without preheating or engine heater. Lubrication oil 15W/40

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Derating
The engine will operate up to 1100 m altitude without derating. For
operation at higher altitudes the power will be derated according to the
following factors: r/min 1500 1800
Altitude derating factor at 1100 m % 0 0
Altitude derating factor at at 5000 m % 25 34
Ambient temperature derating factor % / C No derating
Humidity % No derating

Lubrication system r/min 1500 1800

Lubricating oil consumption Prime Power liter/h 0,12 0,14
US gal/h 0,032 0,037
Standby Power liter/h 0,14 0,15
US gal/h 0,037 0,040
Oil system capacity including lters liter 35
US gal 9,2
Oil sump capacity: max liter 31
US gal 8,2
min liter 19
US gal 5,0
Engine angularity limits: front up 11
front down 11
side tilt 11
Oil pressure at rated speed kPa 370-520
Oil pressure shut down switch setting kPa 250
Lubrication oil temperature: normal o
C 115
max o
C 130
Oil lter
micron size mm 0,040
* See also general section in the sales guide

Fuel system r/min 1500 1800

Prime Power. 25% g/kWh 215 225
Specic fuel consumption at:
lb/hph 0,349 0,365
50% g/kWh 201 202
lb/hph 0,326 0,327
75% g/kWh 198 199
lb/hph 0,321 0,323
100% g/kWh 199 206
lb/hph 0,323 0,334
Standby Power. 25% g/kWh 213 222
Specic fuel consumption at:
lb/hph 0,345 0,360
50% g/kWh 199 201
lb/hph 0,323 0,326
75% g/kWh 197 199
lb/hph 0,319 0,323
100% g/kWh 202 212
lb/hph 0,327 0,344

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Recommended fuel to conform to ASTM-D975-No1 and 2-D

JIS KK 2204, EN 590
Total fuel ow liter/h 130 150
Feed pump pressure kPa 350
Feed pump max suction head m 2
Fuel lter micron size mm 0,005
Governor type/make, standard Electronic / EDCIII
Injection pump type/make -
Injection timing std. B.T.D.C
Injection timing B.T.D.C

Intake and exhaust system r/min 1500 1800

Air consumption at: Prime Power at 27C m /min
3
24 30
cfm 848 1059
Standby Power at 27C m3 /min 26 31
cfm 918 1095
Air intake restriction, clean lter(s) kPa 2 2
in wc 8,0 8,0
Max allowable air intake restriction kPa 5 5
in wc 20,1 20,1
Air lter type Single stage paper cartridge
Air lter cleaning efciency % 99,85
Heat rejection to exhaust at: Prime Power kW 271 324
BTU/min 15411 18426
Standby Power kW 306 380
BTU/min 17402 21610
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine at: Prime Power o
C 505 500
o
F 941 932
Standby Power o
C 525 540
o
F 977 1004
Max allowable back pressure in exhaust line kPa 10 10
In wc 40,2 40,2
Exhaust gas ow at: Prime Power m /min
3
64,0 80,0
cfm 2260 2825
Standby Power m3 /min 69,0 90,0
cfm 2437 3178

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Cooling system r/min 1500 1800

Heat rejection radiation from engine at: Prime Power kW 18 21
BTU/min 1024 1194
Standby Power kW 21 22
BTU/min 1194 1251
Heat rejection to coolant at: Prime Power kW 136 161
BTU/min 7734 9156
Standby Power kW 149 180
BTU/min 8473 10236
Recommended coolant Volvo coolant together with clean fresh water
Radiator cooling system type Closed circuit
Radiator core area (std. size) m 0,8
foot 8,61
Radiator core thickness (std. size) mm 50
in 1,97
Intercooler core area (std. Size) m 0,89
foot 9,58
Intercooler core thickness (std. Size) mm 68
in 2,68
Fan diameter mm 890
in 35,04
Fan power consumption kW 11 19
hp 15 26
Fan drive ratio 1,08:1
Coolant capacity, engine liter 20
US gal 5,28
std radiator with hoses liter 24
US gal 6,34
Coolant pump drive/ratio gear / 1.41:1
Coolant ow with standard system l/s 4,8 6
US gal/s 1,27 1,59
Minimum coolant ow l/s 4,6 5,7
US gal/s 1,22 1,51
Maximum external coolant system restriction kPa 40 60
in wc 161 241
Thermostat, start to open C 82
F 180
fully open C 95
F 203
Maximum static pressure head kPa 50
in wc 201
Pressure cap setting on standard radiator kPa 70
in wc 281
Maximum top tank temperature C 103
F 217
Minimum temperature entering engine C 68
F 154
Shutdown switch setting C 100
F 212
Recommended draw down capacity 10% of total cooling system capacity

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Cooling performance
Cooling air ow and maximum additional external restriction at different radiator air temperatures based on 103C
TTT and 50% antifreeze (radiator and cooling fan, see optional equipment)
Engine Air on 110% OF PRIME POWER STANDBY POWER
speed temp Air ow Max additional external Air ow Max additional ext.
rpm C m3 /s restriction Pa m3 /s restriction Pa

1500 30 3,60 1565 3,60 1565

40 4,50 1190 4,50 1190
50 5,85 685 5,85 685
55 6,75 435 6,75 435
60 8,15 130 8,15 130
61 8,50 0 8,50 0

1800 30 4,75 2130 4,75 2130

40 5,90 1555 5,90 1555
50 7,25 830 7,25 830
55 9,05 475 9,05 475
59 10,30 0 10,30 0

Electrical system r/min 1500 1800

Voltage and type 24V / insulated from earth
Alternator: make/output Amp Valeo / 60
Hz/alt.
tacho output Rev 6
drive ratio 3,41:1
Starter motor make Bosch
type GVB
kW 6,0
Starter motor solenoid, control current Amp <2
hold current Amp -
Number of teeth on: ywheel 153
starter motor 12
Inrush current at +20C Amp 1500-1650
Cranking current at +20C Amp 400
Crank engine speed at 20C rpm 200
Starter motor battery capacity: max Ah 2x143 570A DIN
min at +5C Ah 2x88 400A DIN
Stop solenoid, pull current Amp -
hold current Amp -
Inlet manifold heater (at 20 V) kW 4,0
Power relay for the manifold heater Amp 1

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Power take off r/min 1500 1800

Front end in line with crank shaft max: Nm 600
Front end belt pulley load. Direction of load viewed max left kW 30 50
from ywheel side:
max down kW 19 31
max right kW 30 50
Timing gear at compressor PTO max: Nm 140
Speed ratio direction of rotation viewed from ywheel side 1,31:1/anti-clockwise
Timing gear at servo pump PTO max: Nm 40
Speed ratio direction of rotation viewed from ywheel side 1.65:1/anti-clockwise
Timing gear at hydraulic pump PTO max: Nm 400
Speed ratio direction of rotation viewed from ywheel side 0,97:1/anti-clockwise
Max. rear main bearing load N 4000
lbf 899,2

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Test standards: ISO 3744-1981 (E)

sound power (without fan, intake and
exhaust noise)
Tolerance 0.75 dB(A)

Fuel consumption data is based on a

diesel fuel with a calorific value of 42.7
MJ/kg (18360 BTU/pound) and a density
of 0.84 kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal.)
Diagrams TAD1242GE

Static pressure
Water pump capacity
head (kPa)

250
1500 rpm
1800 rpm
200 Pres. Drop
over eng.

150

100

50

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Capacity (Liters/s)