Description
2016 Volvo D13 12.8L Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
The D13 features a 4-stroke direct-injection design, common-rail fuel injection, and a variable-geometry turbocharger with a sliding-nozzle system. Volvo’s engine architecture is designed to provide precise fuel delivery, responsive performance, and efficient combustion. 2016-era D13 configurations used selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology along with other emissions-control systems.
Multiple D13 ratings were available around the 2016 model year. Volvo documentation lists ratings from approximately 375 to 500 hp, with torque ratings varying by configuration. This makes the D13 suitable for a broad range of highway, heavy-haul, construction, and vocational applications.
Key Features
- 2016 Volvo D13 heavy-duty diesel engine
- 12.8-liter (780 cu. in.) displacement
- Inline 6-cylinder, 4-stroke configuration
- Direct fuel injection
- Advanced common-rail fuel system
- Variable-geometry turbocharger with sliding-nozzle technology
- Electronic engine management
- Strong low-speed torque characteristics
- One-piece rigid-deck cylinder head
- SOHC design with 4 valves per cylinder
- SCR selective catalytic reduction emissions technology
- Designed for fuel efficiency and reliable power delivery
- Heavy-duty construction for demanding applications
- Designed for long service intervals and dependable operation
- Multiple factory horsepower and torque ratings
- Suitable for replacement and repower applications
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Engine Model | D13 |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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.) |
| Compression Ratio | Approx. 17:1 |
| Aspiration | Variable-Geometry Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Common Rail |
| Injection System | Direct Injection |
| Maximum Fuel Injection Pressure | Up to 35,000 psi (2,400 bar) |
| Horsepower | Approx. 375–500 HP, configuration dependent |
| Torque | Approx. 1,450–1,850 lb-ft, configuration dependent |
| Engine Control | Electronic |
| Emissions System | SCR / configuration dependent |
| Full-Dress Dry Weight | Approx. 2,605 lb (1,182 kg) |
| Fuel | Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel |
| Application | Heavy-Duty Truck & Vocational Equipment |
Volvo’s 2016-era D13 documentation lists 12.8 L displacement, 131 × 158 mm bore and stroke, common-rail injection, 35,000 psi maximum injection pressure, and approximately 2,605 lb full-dress dry weight.
Applications
The 2016 Volvo D13 is suitable for a wide range of demanding applications, including:
- Volvo VNL and compatible heavy-duty trucks
- Highway and long-haul trucks
- Heavy-haul applications
- Construction trucks
- Dump trucks
- Concrete mixer trucks
- Refuse and municipal vehicles
- Vocational trucks
- Auto haulers
- Fleet replacement applications
- Other equipment requiring a compatible Volvo D13 powerplant








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