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Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE Generator Set

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE is a 560 kW (700 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TWD1643GE engine. It operates at 50 Hz. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 75 L (19.8 gal) of coolant. The set measures 3255×1401×930 mm (128.1×55.2×36.6 in) and weighs about 2200 kg (4850 lb). The same TWD1643GE engine also powers generator sets from Kohler, Rivera Diesel, SDMO and Simson-Maxwell.

560 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
6
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Service parts for the TWD 1643 GE

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
33798Fuel filter$24.78NAPA

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power560 kW
Standby kVA700
Prime power509 kW
EmissionsEU Stage 2 / EPA Tier 2
ControllerEngine Management System (EMS)
Oil capacity48.0 L
AlternatorTAD620VE
Dimensions (L×W×H)3255×1401×930 mm
Dry weight2200 kg

Engine

Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity75.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Volvo Penta TWD1643GE

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

4 brands

The Volvo Penta TWD1643GE in this set also powers 4 generator sets sold under 4 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Kohler600REOZV
Rivera DieselRVL 605
SDMOV700C2
Simson-MaxwellSVW600 T6-T2

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter, Check and Replace47714681 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel filter 0.010mm Prefilter 0.005mm33798 Amazon eBay NAPA $24.78
Oil filterCartridge—
BatteryHeavy-duty, 12V, 1000A—
BeltBelt driven charging alternator—
Coolant filterSingle stage-Paper Cartridge—
Oil48.1 L—
Spark plugN/A—

Common questions

How many kW is the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE is rated 560 kW standby (700.0 kVA).

What engine does the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE is powered by the Volvo Penta TWD1643GE engine.

What kind of fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE run on?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1643GE engine in the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE cooling system holds 75 liters (19.8 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE is rated 509 kW prime (637 kVA), against 560 kW standby.

What is the dry weight of the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE has a dry weight of 2200 kg (4850 lb).

Which alternator is fitted to the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE uses a TAD620VE alternator.

What fuel filter fits the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE uses fuel filter part number 33798.

What air filter does the Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD 1643 GE uses air filter part number 47714681.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
47714681Air Filter, Check and Replace1Air filter Amazon eBay
7749081Battery1Battery Amazon eBay
TWD1643GEHP-Turbo: Manufacturer/type - Turbocharger1Turbocharger Amazon eBay $995.00 FridayParts $24.82
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
GM63624Rocker arm6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65855Cylinder head (includes 2--34)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65981Rocker arm shaft1Service 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%202.0327.0

Available documents

Engine spec — tp6663 (Volvo Penta)Spec sheet — TWD1643GE (Volvo Penta)Operator's manual — Submittal 16085-04 REV 0 - Generator O&M Manual (Volvo Penta)Reference — Engine range (Volvo Penta)Reference — Power for electrical generation (Volvo Penta)Reference — emission-contr-sys-warranty-statement us (Volvo Penta)Reference — warranty-statements-industrial-emmission-system (Volvo Penta)Owner's manual — TP6662 (Volvo Penta)Parts manual — tp6185 (Kohler)Service manual — Volvo TAD 16 litre Workshop (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6348 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6958 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6959 (Volvo Penta)

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 33798$24.78
1 priced item$24.78