Volvo Penta expands genset range with new D8 engine

Off-road engine manufacturer Volvo Penta is introducing a new 200 kVA D8 Stage II engine to its industrial genset product portfolio. 
Ancillary Equipment / February 24, 2023
By Liam McLoughlin
The new Volvo Penta D8 200 kVA engine
The new Volvo Penta D8 200 kVA engine

The 8-litre power generation engine is designed to offer exceptional power density and a compact size, combined with low fuel consumption and noise levels.    
     
Volvo Penta says the new 200 kVA D8 Stage II engine further strengthens the company’s robust range of industrial genset engines and boasts up to a 8% reduction in fuel consumption per kWh, compared to the D7 model it replaces. The D8 is now available in four power nodes: 200, 253, 303 and 326 kVA at 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) at prime power to meet different application configurations. 

“The D8 is based on mature technology concepts that have undergone significant testing and real-world use throughout the Volvo Group,” says Kristian Vekas, product manager at Volvo Penta. “It has been built with a high power to weight ratio, giving it excellent power density and a compact design for its power class. It has been designed for quick, easy and economical installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance.” 

The D8 Stage II engine features high-tech diesel fuel injection and charging systems with low internal losses, contributing to excellent combustion and low fuel consumption. It has been built on the dependable in-line six cylinder design and has been developed to produce smooth operation with low noise levels. 

Like all Volvo Penta genset engines, the new unit complies with the ISO8528 G3 standard for load acceptance, a measure of how quickly it can meet power demand in response to a blackout. 

The D8 is backed by an aftermarket ecosystem that includes extended coverage alongside the company’s extensive global network of dealers, to secure performance and uptime. 

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