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Rivera Diesel RVL 550 Generator Set

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is a 550 kW (687 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine. It is available at 220 V, 380 V and 440 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 902 A. It holds about 42 L (11.1 gal) of oil and 39.7 L (10.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 3400×1650×2300 mm (133.9×65.0×90.6 in), weighs about 4162 kg (9176 lb) and produces 117 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 1135.6 L (300.0 gal), roughly 8 hours of runtime. The same TAD1642GE engine also powers generator sets from Kohler, MQ Power and Volvo Penta.

550 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
42.0 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

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Service parts for the RVL 550

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required
33798Fuel filter (primary)$24.78NAPA

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA687
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsEU Stage II / EPA Tier 2
ControllerIL-NT MRS16, MRS16
Oil capacity42.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA 49.1 S3
Voltage options220 V, 380 V, 440 V
Phase3
Rated current902 A
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3400×1650×2300 mm
Dry weight4162 kg
Sound level117.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank1135.6 L
Tank runtime8 hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity39.7 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled (TC/PE)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE

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

3 brands

The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE in this set also powers 8 generator sets sold under 3 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Kohler5M4028, 5M4030, 5M4032, 5M4164, 5M4272
Volvo Penta550REOZV, TAD 1642 GE
MQ Power550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter with replaceable paper insert×1—1000 hr
Fuel filter30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system—
Fuel filterPrimary, 10 Micron/ Secondary w/Water Separator, 3 Microns×2337981000 hr Amazon eBay NAPA $24.78
Oil filterFull-flow disposable spin-on oil filter×2—1000 hr
Battery900 Ah×2—1000 hr
BeltBelt Driven, Centrifugal—1000 hr
Coolant60.0 L—500 hr
OilFull-flow oil filter of spin-on type, By-pass oil filter of spin-on type, Oil cooler, side mounted, Low noise oil sump48.0 l—600 hr
Spark plug×1—1000 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is rated 550 kW standby (687.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine.

Is the Rivera Diesel RVL 550 diesel or gas?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine in the Rivera Diesel RVL 550 has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Rivera Diesel RVL 550 hold?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 cooling system holds 39.7 liters (10.5 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is rated 500 kW prime (625 kVA), against 550 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is rated at 117.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 has a dry weight of 4162 kg (9175 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 has a 1135.6 liter (300 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 8 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Rivera Diesel RVL 550 produce?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 is offered in 220 V, 380 V, 440 V, 3-phase.

What alternator comes on the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 49.1 S3 alternator.

What fuel filter fits the Rivera Diesel RVL 550?

The Rivera Diesel RVL 550 uses fuel filter part number 33798.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
5M4028LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4030LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4164LEAD4Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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.

Available documents

Spec sheet — grupos rivera diesel (Rivera Diesel)

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 33798$24.78
1 priced item$24.78