Name: Volvo Penta TWD1644GE
Brand: Volvo Penta
Availability: InStock

Overview#

The Volvo Penta TWD1644GE is a 16.1-liter, 12-cylinder inline 6 diesel engine used in commercial and industrial generator applications in the 600-800 kW class. Turbocharged Intercooled for reliable power density across standby and prime-rated duty cycles.

This engine powers generators from Blue Star Power Systems, Gillette, Hipower Systems, making it one of the more widely deployed prime movers in its power class for the commercial standby market.

Generators using this engine#

Blue Star VD600-03 (600 kW)
Gillette SPVD-6000 (600 kW)
Hipower HDI-800 (800 kW)

Found in these gensets

Generator models that ship with or are commonly paired with the Volvo Penta TWD1644GE.

Blue Star Power Systems

Blue Star VD600-03

Open Basler controller + Volvo Penta engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.

600 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

600 kW diesel standby for industrial, data center, and campus power where value engineering and non-proprietary component access matter.

600 kW Tier 2 diesel standby generator from Blue Star Power Systems. Volvo Penta TWD1644GE 16.1L inline-six with dual-stage turbo, DSE DCP7310 controller, 208-600V.

Tier 23-phasecommerciallarge-commercial

Gillette

Gillette SPVD-6000

Factory-direct at 15-30% below major brands. Volvo Penta 16.1L engine + Basler controller — no proprietary lock-in. 3-7 day lead times.

600 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

600 kW diesel standby for data centers, hospitals, industrial campuses, and large-scale commercial emergency backup.

600 kW stationary diesel standby generator with Volvo Penta TWD1644GE 16.1L engine. Water-to-air aftercooling. Stamford HCI634G alternator, Basler DGC-2020.

Tier 23-phasedata-centerhospital

Hipower Systems

Hipower HDI-800

Data center-grade features at 15-25% below Cat/Cummins/Kohler — full vertical integration with NFPA 110 L1, seismic, and 200 mph wind ratings.

800 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

Cost-conscious data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities needing Big 4 specs at Tier 2 prices.

800 kW standby diesel generator with Mitsubishi engine. Heavy-duty industrial large-frame series.

Tier 23-phasecommercial-standbyindustrial