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Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 Generator Set

The Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 is a 440 kW (550 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine. It is available at 380/220 V and 415/240 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant. The set measures 3710×1187×2270 mm (146.1×46.7×89.4 in). An integrated tank holds 755 L (199.4 gal). The same TAD1641GE engine also powers generator sets from AKSA, Atlas Copco, Generac, Kohler, SDMO and Simson-Maxwell.

440 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
0
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power440 kW
Standby kVA550
Prime power400 kW
Oil capacity48.0 L
AlternatorBroadcrown HCI 544 D
Voltage options380/220 V, 415/240 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Dimensions (L×W×H)3710×1187×2270 mm
Fuel tank755.0 L

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter30801086201 Amazon eBay $442.95 PartsGeek
Fuel filter330051369 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Oil filter330050545 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Belt330051528 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Coolant30.0 gal330910098 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Oil48.0 gal330910115 Amazon eBay PartsGeek

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2?

The Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 is rated 440 kW standby (550.0 kVA).

What engine does the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine.

What fuel does the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine in the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What alternator does the Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 use?

The Volvo Penta BCV 550-50 E2 uses a Broadcrown HCI 544 D alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
7746012Air filter1Air filter PartsGeek
7746022Oil filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
7746032Fuel filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
GM24832A-NPulse converter circuit boardPump PartsGeek
GM25508Filter, oil1Oil filter Amazon eBay $14.95 PartsGeek
GM25537Filter, fuel1Fuel filter Amazon eBay PartsGeek FridayParts $32.00
GM25540Air filter insert1Air filter Amazon eBay $107.25 PartsGeek
GM25554Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $19.99 PartsGeek
GM26679V-Belt set (fan)Belt PartsGeek
GM29673V-Belt set (alt)Belt PartsGeek
CL130110-200Hotstart Pre heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM25520Decarbonizing kitService part / kit PartsGeek
GM41339Cylinder head (includes items 2--34)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM41427Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM65855Cylinder head (includes 2--34)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM65981Rocker arm shaft1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM78736Rocker arm6Service part / kit PartsGeek
TAD1641GEService part / kit PartsGeek sinocmp $249.00

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.

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