TAD851-853GE
7.7 liter, in-line 6 cylinder
The TAD851-853GE 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. • Electronic govering EMS
Well-balanced to produce smooth and vibration-free operation
with low noise level. • CAN bus communication
To maintain a controlled working temperature in cylinders and
combustion chambers, the engine is equipped with piston cool- • Compact design for the power class
ing. The engine is also fitted with replaceable cylinder liners and
valve seats/guides to ensure maximum durability and service life • High power to weight ratio
of the engine.
• Emission compliant acc. to EU Stage IIIA and EPA Tier3
Low exhaust emission
The state of the art, high-tech injection and charging system with Certificate
low internal losses contributes to excellent combustion and low
• Noise optimized engine design
fuel consumption.
The TAD851-853GE complies with EU Stage IIIA and EPA Tier3
Certificate exhaust emission regulations. • RoHS2 Compliant
Easy service & maintenance • Dual speed
Easily accessible service and maintenance points contribute to the
ease of service of the engine.
50 Hz / 1500 rpm 60 Hz / 1800 rpm
Continuous Prime Standby Continuous Prime Standby
power power power power power power
kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA
TAD851GE 165 152 190 220 202 253 242 223 278 169 156 194 225 207 259 248 228 285
TAD852GE 186 173 216 248 231 289 273 254 317 185 172 216 247 230 287 272 253 316
TAD853GE 186 175 219 248 233 291 273 257 321 200 188 235 266 250 313 293 275 344
50 Hz / 1500 rpm 60 Hz / 1800 rpm
Data Center >300h running per year or non- ≤300h running per year and reliable >300h running per year or non- ≤300h running per year and reliable
Power reliable utility power in the country utility power in the country reliable utility power in the country utility power in the country
kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA kWm kWe kVA
TAD851GE 220 202 253 242 223 278 225 207 259 248 228 285
TAD852GE 248 231 289 273 254 317 247 230 287 272 253 316
TAD853GE 248 233 291 273 257 321 266 250 313 293 275 344
Generator efficiency (typical): TAD851GE 92%, TAD852GE 93%, TAD853GE 94%
kWm = kiloWatt mechanical, net with fan*; kWe = kiloWatt electrical = kWm x Generator eff.; kVA = kiloVoltAmpere calculations based on a 0.8 power factor = kWe / 0.8
1 kW = 1 hp x 1.36; 1 hp = 1 kW x 0.7355
*) According to technical data
TAD851-853GE
7.7 liter, in-line 6 cylinder
Technical Data
Configuration and no. of cylinders............................................ in-line 6 Electrical system
Displacement, l (in³).................................................................7.7 (470) – Engine Management System (EMS), an electronically con-
Method of operation..................................................................4-stroke trolled processing system which optimizes engine performance.
Bore, mm (in.)........................................................................ 110 (4.33) It also includes advanced facilities for diagnostics and fault trac-
Stroke, mm (in.)..................................................................... 135 (5.31) ing
Wet weight, engine only, kg (lb)..........................................737 (1625) – The instruments and controls connect to the engine via the
CAN SAE J1939 interface, either through the Control Interface
Technical description Module (CIM). The CIM converts the digital CAN bus signal
to an anolog signal, making it possible to connect a variety of
Engine and block instruments. The CIM is a control panel with display, engine
– Optimized cast iron cylinder block with optimum distribution of control, monitoring, alarm, parameter setting and diagnostic
forces functions. The CIM also presents error codes in clear text.
– Piston cooling for low piston temperature and reduced ring – Sensors for oil pressure, boost pressure, boost temp, exhaust
temperature temp, coolant temp, water in fuel, fuel pressure and two speed
– Drop forged steel connecting rods sensors.
– Crankshaft hardened bearing surfaces and fillets for moderate
load on main and big-end bearings
– Keystone top compression rings for long service life Dimensions
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats Not for installation. Dimensions in mm.
– Lift eyelets
– Flywheel housing with connection acc. to SAE1/SAE2 319 1699
– Flywheel for flexplate
– Fixed integrated radiator front engine suspension
– Transport brackets, rear
Lubrication system
– Full flow cartrigde insert filter
– Rotary displacement oil pump driven by the crankshaft
– Deep front oil sump
– Oil dipstick, short in front
– Integrated full flow oil cooler, side-mounted
Fuel system
– Common rail
– Gear driven fuel feed pump
– Electronic governor
– Fuel prefilter with water separator
– Fine fuel filter of cartridge insert type
Intake and exhaust system
– Connection flange for exhaust line
– Turbo charger, centre low with exhaust flange
– Two-stage air filter, with cyclon
840
956
– Heater flange in charge air inlet (with relay)
Cooling system
– Belt driven, maintenance-free coolant pump with high degree of
efficiency
– Efficient cooling with accurate coolant control through a water
distribution duct in the cylinder block
– Reliable thermostat with minimum pressure drop
– Pusher fan
– Visco fan or fixed fan
Please note that products illustrated may differ from production models. Not all models and accessories are available in all markets, and standard equipment may vary between different markets.
Every effort has been made to ensure that facts and figures are correct at the time of publication. However, Volvo Penta reserves the right to make changes without prior notice at any time.
Rating guidelines Power standards
The engine performance corresponds to ISO 3046,
CONTINUOUS POWER is defined as being the maximum
power which the generating set is capable of delivering BS 5514 and DIN 6271. The technical data applies
continuously while supplying a constant electrical load when to an engine without cooling fan and operating on a
operated for an unlimited number of hours per year under the fuel with calorific value of 42.7 MJ /kg (18360 BTU/
agreed operating conditions with the maintenance intervals lb) and a density of 0.84 kg/liter (7.01 lb/US gal), also
English 10-2024 © 2024 AB Volvo Penta.
and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the ma- where this involves a deviation from the standards.
nufacturer. Power output guaranteed within 0 to +2% at rated
PRIME POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power ambient conditions at delivery. Ratings are based on
for continuous operation. It is applicable for supplying elec- ISO 8528. Engine speed governing in accordance with
trical power at variable load for an unlimited number of hours ISO 8528-5.
instead of commercially purchased power. A10 % overload
capability for govering purpose is available for this rating. Please contact your local Volvo Penta dealer for
STAND-BY POWER rating corresponds to ISO Standard further information.
Fuel Stop Power. It is applicable for supplying stand-by elec-
trical 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.
DATA CENTRE POWER is defined as being the maximum AB Volvo Penta
power which a generating set is capable of delivering while SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden
supplying a variable or continuous electrical load and during
unlimited run hours. Depending on the sites to supply and the www.volvopenta.com
availability of reliable utility, the generating set manufacturer
is responsible to define what power level he is able to supply
to fulfil that requirement including hardware or software or
maintenance plan adaptation.
