VOLVO PENTA GENSET ENGINE

TAD740GE
1500 rpm, 242 kW (328 hp) – 1800 rpm, 251 kW (341 hp)

TAD740GE
Turbocharged 1 2 3 4 5
Air to air intercooled
Diesel fuel
Displacement indication (l)
Generation
Version
Generator drive
Emission controlled

Max DD
BB CC
B C

A
AA

mm / in AA = 1490.5 / 58.7
A* = 1372 / 54.0 BB = 945 / 37.2
B* = 945 / 37.2 CC = 1732 / 68,2
C *= 1697 / 66.8 DD = 2722 / 107.2
* Incl.radiator and intercooler

Gen Pac - Gen Set Engine mounted on

an expandable base frame. Complete
unit with engine, radiator, radiator core
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guard, fan, fan and belt guard providing
reduced delivery time and inatallation
cost and simplified transportation. 12 13 14 15

1. Tropical radiator
2. Air to air intercooler
3. Twin fuel filters of throwaway type
4. Air filter
5. Flywheel housing SAE2
6. Gear driven coolant pump
7. Fuel injection pump
8. Electric speed governor
9. Turbocharger
10. Heat guard
11. Expandable base frame (optional)
12. Crankcase ventilation
13. Oil cooler
14. Oil drain pump (optional)
15. Inlet manifold heater
16. Starter motor
17. Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type
18. By-pass oil filter of spin-on type
19. Alternator
20. Belt guard
21. Fan guard

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TAD740GE
Technical Data
General Standard equipment Engine Gen Pac
Engine designation............................................................................TAD740GE Engine
No. of cylinders and configuration........................................................ in-line 6 Automatic belt tensioner • •
Method of operation................................................................................ 4-stroke Lift eyelets • •
Bore, mm (in.)...................................................................................... 107 (4.21) Flywheel
Stroke, mm (in.)................................................................................... 135 (5.31) Flywheel housing with conn. acc. to SAE 2 • •
Displacement, l (in³)........................................................................... 7.28 (445) Flywheel for 11.5” flex. plate and flexible • •
Compression ratio...................................................................................... 17.2:1 coupling
Dry weight, kg (lb)..............................................................................901 (1987) Vibration damper • •
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1128 (2487)
Wet weight, kg (lb)............................................................................964 (2126) Engine suspension
With Gen Pac, kg (lb).................................................................... 1196 (2637) Fixed front suspension – •
Lubrication system
Performance Oil dipstick • •
with fan, kW (hp) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type • •
Prime Power 220 (299) 228 (310) By-pass oil filter of spin-on type • •
Max Standby Power 242 (329) 251 (341) Oil cooler, side mounted • •
Fuel system
Lubrication system Twin fuel filters of disposable type • •
Oil consumption, liter/h (US gal/h) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Flexible fuel lines – •
Prime Power 0.04 (0.011) 0.05 (0.013) Fuel injection pump, Bosch, with electronic • •
Max Standby Power 0.05 (0.013) 0.06 (0.016) actuator
Oil system capacity incl filters, liter (US gal)......................................29 (7.7) Intake and exhaust system
Air filter with replaceable paper insert • •
Fuel system Air restriction indicator • •
Spec. fuel consumption at Air cooled exhaust manifold • •
Prime Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Connecting flange for exhaust line • •
25 % 227 (0.368) 230 (0.373) Turbo charger • •
50 % 200 (0.324) 205 (0.330) Heat guard for exhaust pipe and turbo • •
75 % 198 (0.321) 199 (0.323) Crankcase ventilation • •
100 % 200 (0.324) 200 (0.324) Cooling system
Max Standby Power, g/kWh (lb/hph) Tropical radiator including intercooler •¹) •
25 % 219 (0.355) 230 (0.373) Radiator guard – •
50 % 200 (0.324) 203 (0.329) Gear driven coolant pump • •
75 % 198 (0.321) 199 (0.323) Fan hub • •
100 % 201 (0.326) 202 (0.328) Thrust fan – •
Fan guard – •
Intake and exhaust system Belt guard – •
Air consumption at 27°C, m³/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Alternator
Prime Power 14.7 (519) 17.6 (622) Alternator 60A / 24V low, right side • •
Max Standby Power 15.6 (551) 18.6 (657) Starting system
Max allowable air intake restriction, kPa (In wc)................................5 (20.1) Starter motor, Bosch 5.4kW / 24V • •
Heat rejection to exhaust, Electrical wiring
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Cable iron • •
Prime Power 160 (9099) 164 (9327) Instruments and senders
Max Standby Power 180 (10237) 184 (10464) Temp.- and oil pressure for automatic – •
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine, stop/alarm 103°C
°C (°F) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Other equipment
Prime Power 525 (977) 470 (878) Expandable base frame – •
Max Standby Power 540 (1004) 485 (905) Engine Packing
Max allowable back-pressure in exhaust line, kPa (In wc)............ 10 (40.2) Plastic wrapping • •
Exhaust gas flow, m³/min (cfm) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Prime power 39.2 (1384) 43.0 (1519) 1)must be ordered, se order specification - optional equipment
Max Standby Power 41.8 (1476) 46.3 (1635) – optional equipment or not applicable
• included in standard specification
Cooling system
Heat rejection radiation from engine,
kW (BTU/min) 1500 rpm 1800 rpm M ax D D
Prime Power 13 (737) 13 (737) CC
Max Standby Power 15 (850) 15 (850)
BB
Heat rejection to coolant, kW (BTU/min) B C
Prime Power 99 (5630) 99 (5630)
Max Standby Power 106 (6028) 110 (6256)
Fan power consumption, kW (hp) 5 (7) 8 (11) A
AA
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A* = 1375 mm / 54.0 in AA = 1490.5 mm / 58.7 in

B* = 945 mm / 37.2 in BB = 945 mm / 37.2 in
Note! Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all countries.
All specifications are subject to change without notice. C* = 1697 mm / 66.8 in CC = 1732 mm / 68.2 in
The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to production standard engines. *Incl. radiator & intercooler DD = 2722 mm / 107.2 in
Power Standards Rating Guidelines
The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046, BS PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for
5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies to an engine continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power
without cooling fan and operating on a fuel with calorific at variable load for an unlimited number of hours instead of com-
value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/lb) and a density of 0.84 mercially purchased power. A10 % overload capability for govering
kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also where this involves a deviation purpose is available for this rating.
from the standards. Power output guaranteed within 0 to MAXIMUM STANDBY POWER rating corresponds to ISO
+2% att rated ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying standby
based on ISO 8528. electrical power at variable load in areas with well established
Engine speed governing in accordance with ISO 3046/IV, electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
class A1 and ISO 8528-5 class G3 overload capability is available for this rating.
1 hp = 1 kW x 1.36
Exhaust emissions Information
The engine complies with EPA / CARB - Tier 1 and TA-luft For more technical data and information, please look in the Gener-
ating Set Engines Sales Guide.
AB Volvo Penta
exhaust emission regulations.
SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden
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