Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 — Specs, Engine, Parts & Maintenance

Name: Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 Generator Set
Brand: Volvo Penta

Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 Generator Set

The Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 is a 400 kW (500 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1345GE engine. It is available at 380/220 V and 415/240 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 0.05 L (0.0 gal) of oil and 36 L (9.5 gal) of coolant. The set measures 3710×1187×2030 mm (146.1×46.7×79.9 in). An integrated tank holds 755 L (199.4 gal). The same TAD1345GE engine also powers generator sets from Atlas Copco and SDMO.

400 kW

Standby

12.78 L

Displacement

0.05 L

Oil capacity

Document types

Specifications

Fuel	diesel
Frequency	50.0 Hz
Standby power	400 kW
Standby kVA	500
Prime power	360 kW
Oil capacity	0.05 L
Alternator	Broadcrown HCI 544 C
Voltage options	380/220 V, 415/240 V
Phase	3
Power factor	0.8
Dimensions (L×W×H)	3710×1187×2030 mm
Fuel tank	755.0 L

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1345GE

Oil capacity	0.05 L
Coolant capacity	36.0 L
Displacement	12.78 L
Aspiration	4-stroke
Rated speed	1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1345GE

Item	Capacity	Part #
Air filter		—	find
Fuel filter		—	find
Oil filter		—	find
Belt		—	find
Coolant	44.0 L	—
Oil	36.0 L	—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2?

The Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 is rated 400 kW standby (500.0 kVA).

What engine does the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1345GE engine.

What fuel does the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2?

The Volvo Penta TAD1345GE engine in the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 has an oil capacity of 0.05 liters.

What alternator does the Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 500-50 E2 uses a Broadcrown HCI 544 C alternator.

Available documents

Other sets with this engine

Atlas Copco QES 450 SDMO V500C2