Description
2013 Volvo D13 12.8L Diesel Engine
The D13 uses a four-stroke, direct-injection diesel design with turbocharging and charge-air cooling. Depending on the specific engine configuration, the D13 was available in multiple horsepower and torque ratings, allowing it to be matched to different truck applications and operating requirements. Volvo introduced a 500-hp / 1,850 lb-ft D13 rating in 2013 for heavy-haul and vocational applications.
With its proven heavy-duty construction and electronic engine management, the Volvo D13 is well suited for highway transportation, construction, heavy haul, vocational trucks, and other applications requiring reliable high-output diesel power.
Key Features
- 2013 Volvo D13 heavy-duty diesel engine
- 12.8-liter (780 cu. in.) displacement
- Inline 6-cylinder, 4-stroke configuration
- Direct fuel injection
- Turbocharged and charge-air cooled
- Electronic engine management
- High-pressure fuel injection system
- Strong low-speed torque characteristics
- Heavy-duty one-piece cylinder-head design
- Designed for extended service life and dependable operation
- Multiple factory horsepower and torque ratings
- Available with Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) depending on configuration
- Designed for efficient fuel consumption
- Suitable for replacement and repower applications
- Volvo engineering and proven heavy-duty powertrain technology
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Engine Model | D13 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Engine Type | Heavy-Duty Diesel |
| Configuration | Inline 6-Cylinder |
| Cycle | 4-Stroke |
| Displacement | 12.8 L (780 cu. in.) |
| Bore | 131 mm (5.16 in.) |
| Stroke | 158 mm (6.22 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & Charge-Air Cooled |
| Fuel System | High-Pressure Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Horsepower | Configuration dependent |
| Torque | Configuration dependent |
| Compression Ratio | Configuration dependent |
| Engine Control | Electronic |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Emissions System | Configuration/market dependent |
| Fuel | Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel, where applicable |
| Application | Heavy-Duty Truck & Vocational Equipment |
Volvo’s D13 platform is documented with a 131 mm × 158 mm bore and stroke, 12.8-liter displacement, and six-cylinder inline configuration. Later Volvo documentation also shows D13 ratings such as 425, 435, 455, and 500 hp, illustrating why the exact engine identification is important when specifying a replacement engine.
Applications
The 2013 Volvo D13 is suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty applications, including:
- Volvo VNL and compatible heavy-duty trucks
- Highway and long-haul trucks
- Heavy-haul trucks
- Construction trucks
- Dump trucks
- Concrete mixer trucks
- Refuse and municipal vehicles
- Vocational trucks
- Fleet replacement applications
- Off-highway and specialty applications
- Heavy-duty equipment requiring a compatible Volvo D13 engine
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