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

Main article: Volvo B36 engine

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

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

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
Manufacturer	Volvo
Layout
Configuration	Inline 6 diesel
Displacement	5.5 L
Cylinder bore	98.425 mm
Piston stroke	120 mm
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Cylinder head material	2x cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV
Compression ratio	19:1
Combustion
Turbocharger	Intercooled
Fuel system	Distributor injection pump EDC
Fuel type	Diesel
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	180 hp - 220 hp - 250 hp (132 kW - 162 kW - 184 kW)
Torque output	424 ft·lbf - 516 ft·lbf - 608.5 ft·lbf (575 N·m - 700 N·m - 825 N·m)
Dimensions
Length	1171 mm
Width	605 mm
Height	995 mm
Dry weight	580 kg (dry)
Chronology
Predecessor	D6A

Engine D7E
Overview
Manufacturer	Deutz
Layout
Configuration	Inline 6 diesel
Displacement	7.14 L
Cylinder bore	108 mm
Piston stroke	130 mm
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Cylinder head material	1x cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV
Compression ratio	18:1
Combustion
Turbocharger	Intercooled
Fuel system	Common Rail
Fuel type	Diesel
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	240 hp - 280 hp - 320 hp (177 kW - 206 kW - 235 kW)
Torque output	678.5 ft·lbf - 774.4 ft·lbf - 885 ft·lbf (920 N·m - 1,050 N·m - 1,200 N·m)
Dimensions
Length	1,218 mm
Width	780 mm
Height	983 mm
Dry weight	590 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	D7C

D11

Model	Power	Torque	Compression Ratio	Bore	Stroke	Displacement	Year
D11A	243-317 kW (330-430 hp) @ 1,800 rpm	1,650-1970 Nm (1,544ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm	17.3:1	123mm (4.84 inches)	152mm (5.98 inches)	10,837cc (661.3CI)
D11B	287-316kW (390-430hp) @ 1,800 rpm	1,880-2,100Nm (1,387-1,549ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm
D11C	243-332kW (330-450hp) @ 1,800 rpm	1,600-2,150Nm (1,180-1,586ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm
D11K	245-339kW (330-460hp) @ 1,800 rpm	1,600-2,200Nm (1,180-1,623ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm					-2024
D11S	246-338kW (330-460hp) @ 1,800 rpm	1,600-2,200Nm (1,180-1,623ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm					2024-present

D12

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

Main article: Volvo D13

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. In North America, 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 (375-540hp) @ 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		1,875-2,600Nm(1,379-1,918ft-lb) @ 1,000 rpm	17.8:1
D13K		1,875-2,600Nm(1,379-1,918ft-lb) @ 860-1,000 rpm	18:1				2012-2024
D13S		1,875-2,600Nm(1,379-1,918ft-lb) @ 860-1,000 rpm	18:1				2024-present

D16

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

Model	Power	Torque	Compression Ratio	Bore	Stroke	Displacement	Year
D17A [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

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.