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Volvo Penta TAD740GE Engine

The Volvo Penta TAD740GE is a 7.28 L air/air dc engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from AKSA and SDMO, including the AVP275 and R275K. It holds 24 L (6.3 gal) of oil and 36.9 L (9.7 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: VOLVOPEN TAD740GE

Part of the Volvo Penta TAD740 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

7.28 L
Displacement
1500 rpm
Rated speed
24.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity24.0 L
Coolant capacity36.9 L
Displacement7.28 L
AspirationAir/Air DC
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Shared across brands: AKSA, SDMO

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Common problems

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  • Overspeed Overspeed
  • No start-up No start-up
  • Low fuel level Low fuel level
  • In/max battery voltage Min/max battery voltage
  • Emergency stop Emergency stop

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Volvo Penta TAD740GE.

Parts cataloged across the Volvo Penta TAD740 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
FF42000ORFuelfuel_filter
FF5074Fuelfuel_filter
LF3321Lubeoil_filter
LF3654Lube, By-Pass Spin-Onoil_filter

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Volvo Penta TAD740GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD740GE engine has an oil capacity of 24.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Volvo Penta TAD740GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD740GE has a displacement of 7.28 liters.

Which generators use the Volvo Penta TAD740GE engine?

The Volvo Penta TAD740GE powers 2 generator set(s), including AKSA AVP275, SDMO R275K.

What is a common problem with the Volvo Penta TAD740GE engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Volvo Penta TAD740GE is: Overspeed.