List of Volvo Trucks engines

Volvo Trucks has produced various engines since the late 1920s. In the 2010s, the company also began using engines developed by German motor manufacturer Deutz AG. Volvo was among the first to use turbodiesel engines in commercially successful trucks.

B36

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The Volvo B36 is a four-stroke, cast-iron, 90-degree petrol V8 engine introduced in 1952. It produces 120 PS (88 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,200 rpm. The engine has a displacement of 3.56 liters and weighs 235 kg (518 lb).[1] A two-port Carter carburetor and intake are positioned between the cylinder banks. The crossflow cylinder heads are made from a cast iron alloy, and the five-bearing camshaft is constructed from a case-hardened steel alloy. Although the engine is often described as a twinned Volvo B18 four-cylinder, only some components of the valve train are interchangeable between the two engines.

The B36 engine was utilized in the Volvo L420 Snabbe truck, among other vehicles. It was originally developed for a planned luxury automobile named Volvo Philip in the early 1950s. Following the cancellation of the Volvo Philip project, the engine was installed in a truck instead. Due to high fuel consumption, diesel engines soon became available in this range of trucks. The B36 was discontinued in 1973, although it was no longer used in trucks after 1966. It was the last petrol truck engine built by Volvo and the only V8 engine used in any vehicle, except for the newer Yamaha-built units used in the Volvo XC90 and S80.

A marine version, the Volvo Penta AQ180, was available, featuring 180 hp with twin carburetors.[citation needed]

D36

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Volvo originally lacked the resources to develop its own diesel engines. To address this, Volvo began using the 3,610 cc 4D "Dorset" OHV diesel inline-four engine built by Ford for their Fordson Major tractor in 1963. This engine, known as the D36, produced 65 PS (48 kW). It was installed in the Volvo 425 (Snabbe) and 435 (Trygge) models until 1966, when it was replaced by a more powerful Perkins unit.[citation needed]

D39

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In late 1966, Volvo began using a 3,869 cc OHV diesel inline-four engine from Perkins (Perkins 4.236) in the F82 and F83 models, renamed versions of the "Snabbe" and "Trygge." This engine, labeled D39 by Volvo, produced 80 PS (59 kW). It was eventually replaced by Volvo's own range of diesel engines.

Engine D6B
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Layout
ConfigurationInline 6 diesel
Displacement5.5 L
Cylinder bore98.425 mm
Piston stroke120 mm
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head material2x cast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Compression ratio19:1
Combustion
TurbochargerIntercooled
Fuel systemDistributor injection pump EDC
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output180 hp - 220 hp - 250 hp (132 kW - 162 kW - 184 kW)
Torque output424 ft·lbf - 516 ft·lbf - 608.5 ft·lbf (575 N·m - 700 N·m - 825 N·m)
Dimensions
Length1171 mm
Width605 mm
Height995 mm
Dry weight580 kg (dry)
Chronology
PredecessorD6A
Engine D7E
Overview
ManufacturerDeutz
Layout
ConfigurationInline 6 diesel
Displacement7.14 L
Cylinder bore108 mm
Piston stroke130 mm
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head material1x cast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Compression ratio18:1
Combustion
TurbochargerIntercooled
Fuel systemCommon Rail
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output240 hp - 280 hp - 320 hp (177 kW - 206 kW - 235 kW)
Torque output678.5 ft·lbf - 774.4 ft·lbf - 885 ft·lbf (920 N·m - 1,050 N·m - 1,200 N·m)
Dimensions
Length1,218 mm
Width780 mm
Height983 mm
Dry weight590 kg
Chronology
PredecessorD7C

D12

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Model Power Torque Compression Ratio Bore Stroke Displacement Year
D12A 309kW (420hp) @ 1,800 rpm 2,100Nm (1,544ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm 17.3:1 131.1mm (5.16 inches) 149.9mm (5.9 inches) 12,141cc (741CI) 1993–1998
D12C 309-338kW (420-460hp) @ 1,800 rpm 2,100-2,300Nm (1,544-1,691ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm 1998–2001
D12D 2001–2005
D12F 2004–2006

D13

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The Volvo D13 engine features 14 different power ratings, ranging from 375 to 515 horsepower (export configuration). A new variable geometry turbocharger enhances throttle response while improving fuel economy. Volvo offers two XE integrated drivetrain ratings, as well as six Eco-Torque and three Dual-Torque ratings, allowing customers to match engine performance to specific application requirements.[2]

Model Power Torque Compression Ratio Bore Stroke Displacement Year
D13A 276-384kW (375-515hp) @ 1,500 rpm 1,875-2,400Nm (1,379-1,765ft-lb) @ 1,050 rpm 18:1 131mm (5.16 inches) 158mm (6.22 inches) 12,777cc (779.7CI) 2005-present
D13B
D13C 1,875-2500Nm (1,379-1,838ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm 17.8:1
D13K 1,875-2,500Nm(1,379-1,838ft-lb) @ 860-1,000 rpm 18:1 2012-present

D16

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Model Power Torque Compression Ratio Bore Stroke Displacement Year
D16A 350-388kW (470-520hp) @ 1,800 rpm 2,160-2,400Nm (1,379-1,765ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm 17.5:1(D16B), 18:1(D16A) 144mm (5.67 inches) 165mm (6.50 inches) 16,123cc (984CI) 1993-2006
D16B
D16C 410-455kW (550-610hp) @ 1,450-1,800 rpm 2,500-2,800Nm (1,844-2,065ft-lb) @ 950-1,500 rpm 17:1 (610), 18:1 (550) 2006-present
D16E 346-492kW (470-660hp) @ 1,450-1,900 rpm 1,850-3,100Nm (1,365-2,286ft-lb) @ 1,000-1,450 rpm 17.3:1 (540, 660), 18:1 (580)
D16G 403-522kW (540-700hp) @ 1,450-1,900 rpm 2,650-3,150 Nm (1,954-2,323ft-lb) @ 1,000-1,550 rpm 17.3:1 (600), 16.8:1 (540, 700)
D16K 410-550kW (550-750hp) @ 1,350-1,900 rpm 2,800-3,550Nm (2,065-2,618ft-lb) @ 900-1,450 rpm 16:1 2015-2024

D17

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Model Power Torque Compression Ratio Bore Stroke Displacement Year
D17[3] 447-582kW (600-780hp) @ 1,400-1,900 rpm 3,000-3,800Nm (2,212-2,802ft-lb) @ 850-1,400 rpm 17.3:1 149mm (5.87 inches) 165mm (6.50 inches) 17,262cc (1056CI) 2024-present

References

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  1. ^ Andersson, Vince. "Volvo B36 V8 info". Andersson Racing. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  2. ^ "Volvo D13 engine – Commercial Carrier Journal". www.ccjdigital.com. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  3. ^ "Volvo FH16 Aero specifications". Volvo Trucks. Retrieved 2024-01-29.