Gillette · T4D Series (Tier 4 Final Prime Diesel)

Gillette T4D-2000

200 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

200 kW Tier 4 Final / Stage 5 diesel generator with Volvo Penta TAD1180VE 10.8L engine. SCR aftertreatment, DEF, Basler DGC-2020 controller. Made in USA.

Gillette Gillette T4D-2000 generator — specifications and details
Standby power
200 kW / 200 kW prime
Voltage options
120/208V, 277/480V, 346/600V
Frequency / Phase
60 Hz · 3-phase
Engine
Volvo Penta TAD1180VE · 10.8L
EPA / Emissions
Tier 4 Final
Alternator
Stamford HCI434D-311
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Overview#

The Gillette T4D-2000 is a 200-kilowatt Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V dual-certified diesel generator on Volvo's TAD1180VE — a 10.8L turbocharged inline-6 with SCR aftertreatment. Rated at 200 kW for both standby and prime. Stamford HCI434D alternator, Basler DGC-2020 controller.

The 10.8L — a Tier 4 Final-specific displacement#

The TAD1180VE's 10.8L displacement is unique to the T4D Tier 4 Final lineup. It demonstrates how Tier 4 Final engine engineering differs from Tier III: more displacement (10.8L vs. 7.0L Perkins) for the same kW output, running at lower specific loading with better fuel efficiency. The result: 11.6 gal/hr vs. 15.6 gal/hr for the Tier III SPD-2000 at the same 200 kW.

Our service experience#

The Volvo TAD1180VE at 200 kW is well within its design envelope. We add DEF system checks to every service visit — DEF quality testing, tank level verification, and SCR catalyst performance monitoring.

Engineering specifications

Physical

Length
172 in
Width
52 in
Height
75 in
Wet weight
5,777 lb

Acoustic

Sound @ 7m, full load
83 dBA
Enclosure
Sound-attenuated

Fuel system & runtime

Fuel use @ full load
11.6 GPH

Documents & downloads

Spec sheets & manuals

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Estimated runtime

22.3 hours(0.9 days)

Fuel consumption ≈ 8.95 GPH at 75% load. Estimate based on industry-typical 1800 RPM standby curves (≈0.07 GPH/kW at full load). Actual consumption varies by engine, ambient temperature, fuel quality, and tuning.

Service intervals

Manufacturer-recommended intervals for the Gillette T4D-2000 under standby duty. Field intervals may differ based on load profile, ambient conditions, and fuel quality.

Oil & filter
Every 500 hours or 12 months
Coolant change
Every 6000 hours
Air filter
Every 1000 hours
Fuel filter
Every 500 hours
Major overhaul
≈ 20,000 hours
Load bank test
Every 12 months

Common failure modes

What we've seen fail on this platform. Use as a service-planning reference, not a diagnostic — actual failure modes depend heavily on duty cycle and maintenance history.

ComponentSymptomTypical hoursSeverity
DEF system (SCR catalyst)Derate warning, NOx fault, DEF quality alert4,380+moderate
Fuel qualityInjector fouling, hard starting4,380+moderate
BatteryFailed to start, slow crank8,760+minor

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the T4D-2000 use?
Volvo Penta TAD1180VE — a 10.8L turbocharged inline-6. This is a displacement unique to the Tier 4 Final lineup (the Tier III SPVD series doesn't use a 10.8L). 320 bhp at standby, 16.9:1 compression. DEF consumption approximately 5.3% of diesel.
How does the T4D-2000 fuel efficiency compare to the Tier III SPD-2000?
The T4D-2000 consumes 11.6 gal/hr at 200 kW vs. the SPD-2000 at 15.6 gal/hr at 200 kW. The Tier 4 Final Volvo engine is significantly more fuel-efficient than the Tier III Perkins — a meaningful operating cost advantage that partially offsets the higher initial cost and DEF expense.

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