# 20460257 Actuator | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta E-Gas Throttle Actuator - Part Number: 20460257

  

Electromechanical actuator that converts the electronic throttle command into controlled movement of the mechanical fuel-control linkage.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta e-gas throttle actuator

• Designed for the e-gas electronic speed-control linkage

• Direct service replacement for Volvo Penta part number 20460257

• Electromechanical actuator that converts the electronic throttle command into controlled movement of the mechanical fuel-control linkage

• Catalogued for TAD520VE, TAD720VE, TAD721VE

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 20460257 (Volvo Penta OEM reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 20460259 - control rod

• 20460260 - ball joint

• 20460264 / 20460269 / 20460270 - mounting and control plates

• VOE20460257 - Volvo Construction Equipment prefixed number format

• 20460257 - E-Gas throttle actuator

• 20460259 - E-Gas control rod

• 20460260 - linkage ball joint

• 20460261 / 20460262 / 20460263 - linkage sleeve, washer and retaining nail

• 20460264 / 20460269 - actuator mounting and control plates

• 20460265 - linkage spring pin

• 20460270 / 20460271 - support bracket and lock washer

• 21124198 - later Volvo actuator reference used with the same control-rod family

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D5D/D7D E-Gas electronic speed-control installations

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• TAD520VE

• TAD720VE

• TAD721VE

  

• HP Range: Approximately 174HP - 265HP

• Engine Type: Electronically governed four- or six-cylinder turbocharged industrial diesel

• Year Range: Approximately 1998 - 2005

  

🔌 Function

  

Transfers the commanded throttle, governor or compressor-control movement accurately through the linkage without binding or lost motion.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Engine speed or controlled function does not follow the command

• Hunting, delayed response or unstable governed speed

• Excessive free play, stiffness or binding through the operating travel

• Linkage will not reach the idle or full-travel stop

• Worn pivots, damaged boots, loose fasteners or intermittent actuator operation

  

Service / Installation Notes:

  

• Check the complete linkage for free movement and correct adjustment before replacing individual components

• After installation, perform the applicable calibration and verify idle, full-travel and fail-safe positions

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 3482.31 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 3482.31 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-30