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Generac VWE550 Generator Set

The Generac VWE550 is a 440 kW (550 kVA) Diesel prime generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine. It is available at 380 V and 400 V, Trifásica and 50 Hz. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant. The set measures 3500×1500×2063 mm (137.8×59.1×81.2 in) and weighs about 2911 kg (6418 lb). An integrated tank holds 636 L (168.0 gal). The same TAD1641 GE engine also powers generator sets from Atlas Copco, Hipower, Kohler, Rivera Diesel, SDMO and Volvo Penta.

16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the VWE550

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Fuel system

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby kVA550
Prime power440 kW
ControllerDSE7320
Oil capacity48.0 L
Voltage options380 V, 400 V
PhaseTrifásica
Power factor0.8
Dimensions (L×W×H)3500×1500×2063 mm
Dry weight2911 kg
Fuel tank636.0 L

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552040Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811645 buy

Same engine, other brands

6 brands

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE in this set also powers 8 generator sets sold under 6 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
SDMOR550K, V550C2
Volvo PentaTAD1641GE, V500UC
Atlas CopcoQAS 500 Volvo
HipowerHVW 515 T6
Kohler500REOZT
Rivera DieselRVL 513

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterreplaceable paper insert—500 hr
Fuel filter16045491001000 hr eBay $31.25
Oil filterspin-on type—150 hr
Battery—50 hr
Belt—2000 hr
Coolant15.9 gal—500 hr
Oilliter/h (US gal/h)—150 hr
Spark plug—

Common questions

Which engine powers the Generac VWE550?

The Generac VWE550 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine.

What kind of fuel does the Generac VWE550 run on?

The Generac VWE550 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac VWE550?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine in the Generac VWE550 has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Generac VWE550?

The Generac VWE550 cooling system holds 60 liters (15.9 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Generac VWE550 weigh?

The Generac VWE550 has a dry weight of 2911 kg (6417 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Generac VWE550?

The Generac VWE550 has a 636 liter (168 US gallon) fuel tank.

What voltage does the Generac VWE550 produce?

The Generac VWE550 is offered in 380 V, 400 V, Trifásica-phase.

Which fuel filter part number does the Generac VWE550 take?

The Generac VWE550 uses fuel filter part number 1604549100.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
3803637Injector/UIInjector eBay $193.19 FridayParts $298.77
7746012Air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
7746022Oil filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay
7746032Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN102TURBO BOOST PRESS turbo boost pressureTurbocharger Amazon eBay
SPN104TURBO OIL PRESS turbo oil pressureTurbocharger Amazon eBay
SPN16FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN95FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN97WATER IN FUEL water in fuelFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN99OIL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over oil filterOil filter Amazon eBay
AV133539-03GPart for 500REOZT exIV1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AV137912-01GPart for 500REOZT exIV2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CL130110-200Hotstart Pre heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CM302/CM403Automatik-Paket1Service part / kit buy
CM307-CM407Analoge Anzeige der Werte1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
EN04Pumpe für Ölwechsel1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FD05Diesel-Vorfilter mit Abscheider1Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $103.05
FMI00HIGH LEVEL SHUTDOWN high level shutdownService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI01LOW LEVEL SHUTDOWN low level shutdownService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI15HIGH LEVEL WARNING high level warningService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI16HIGH LEVEL ALARM high level alarmService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI17LOW LEVEL WARNING low level warningService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI18LOW LEVEL ALARM low level alarmService part / kit Amazon eBay
GM41339Cylinder head (includes items 2--34)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM41427Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65855Cylinder head (includes 2--34)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65981Rocker arm shaft1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM78736Rocker arm6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN100OIL PRESSURE oil pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN101CRANKCASE PRESS crankcase pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN105INTAKE MANIF TEMP intake manifold temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN106AIR INLET PRESSURE air inlet pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN110COOLANT TEMP coolant temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN111COOLANT LEVEL coolant levelService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN158BATT VOLTAGE battery voltageService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN171AMBIENT AIR TEMP ambient air temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN172AIR IN TEMP air in temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN174FUEL TEMP fuel temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN175OIL TEMP oil temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN190SPEED speedService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN51THROTTLE POS throttle positionService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN52INTERCOOL TEMP intercooler temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN94FUEL PRESS fuel pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN98OIL LEVEL oil levelService part / kit Amazon eBay
TAD1641GEEngine Model1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $74.66 FridayParts $23.99 SinoCMP $249.00
X25.1to be wired for the remote start switch.Service part / kit eBay
X25.2to be wired for the remote start switch.Service part / kit buy
X25.3TerminalsService part / kit FridayParts $27.99 SinoCMP $99.00
X25.4TerminalsService part / kit FridayParts $153.99

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime75%101.326.76
Prime100%101.326.76

Available documents

Spec sheet — Data-Sheet-Generac-VWE550-50V.2020-Es (Generac)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 1604549100$31.25
1 priced item$31.25