Volvo Penta TAD883 engine for Delvano’s sprayer
Volvo Penta TAD883 engine selected to power Delvano ’s redesigned, self-propelled sprayers
The Volvo Penta 8-liter TAD883 engine has been chosen by the Belgian agricultural machinery manufacturer Delvano. According to the official, the six-cylinder delivers 235 kW (320 hp), offering both a power increase and improved torque characteristics compared to the previous 180-kW unit.
An additional advantage of Volvo’s extra-powerful PTOs is that hydraulic pumps can be installed closer to the machine’s center point. This allows the spray boom to be positioned nearer to the machine in new designs, and the use of separate pumps makes the system more service friendly.
Who is Delvano and why Volvo Penta?
“When we evaluated our next engine partner, Volvo Penta clearly stood out,” says Robbe Desmet, technical lead for Delvano. “We looked at several manufacturers, but Volvo Penta offered the best combination of power, efficiency, and service, with extensive experience in our region and offering 24/7 support, which is something our customers rely on during the busiest spraying periods.”
“We looked for an independent supplier,” says Robbe. “When a customer calls a Volvo Penta dealer, they get an answer. To be treated with such a high level of service makes a real difference in the field.”
The engines will arrive from Volvo Penta’s facility installation-ready, complete with tubing, couplings, and hydraulic components. Once delivered to Delvano, the pumps and tubing are assembled separately from the machine installation using a smart engineering approach.
FROM SPRAYER TO SPREADER: VOLVO AND VERVAET
The partnership also includes customized integration of Volvo Penta’s Active Monitoring telematics system. Using a telematics gateway device, each engine transmits real-time operating data such as fuel consumption, service hours, and fault codes. Both the customer and local dealer can receive automated monthly reports, helping to proactively detect any issues before they cause downtime.
In parallel, Delvano’s own digital platform SprayDay, currently in development, will connect to Volvo Penta’s data stream, allowing remote diagnostics, registering of parameters of pressure, and maintenance alerts.
