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D13 ENGINE FAMILY
 Efficiency runs in the family.
Just like the entire Volvo engine family, the D13
SPECIFICATIONS is designed to produce the power needed for
your specific application, the fuel economy
crucial to your bottom line, and the reliability
Ratings: your customers demand. Volvo achieves these
goals by starting with a foundation of proven,
Base Engine Configuration 4 cycle / Inline Six mature engine architecture, and then leveraging
Emissions SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction innovative hardware and technology to optimize
performance, productivity and efficiency.
Sliding Nozzle Variable Geometry Thoughtful features are expertly integrated to
Aspiration
Turbocharger deliver the solution for your needs.
Cam / Valve Configuration SOHC / 4 Valves per Cylinder
High-efficiency aftertreatment system
Cylinder Head One Piece Rigid Deck Cylinder Head Volvo’s “one-box” exhaust aftertreatment
Injection System Common Rail system offers smaller system packaging and
reduces weight by 17 pounds from previous
Maximum Fuel Injection Pressure, psi (bar) 35,000 (2,400) systems. The one-box configuration provides
Rating Uprateability Software Only, Throughout Range better thermal encasing of exhaust energy, and
improves muffler efficiency. The use of Cu-Z
Displacement, cu. in. (L) 780 (12.8) catalyst coatings improves both low-temperature
Compression Ratio 17.0:1
NOx conversion, and long-term system
robustness.
Bore & Stroke, in. (mm) 5.16 x 6.22 (131 x 158)
D13 drivetrain recommendations
Cylinder Spacing, in. (mm) 6.61 (168)
It is critical to specify the truck properly
Full Dress Dry Weight, lb. (kg) 2605 (1182) to achieve maximum fuel efficiency and
performance.
Fuel and Lubrication:
Ask your salesman to help you choose a
Fuel Specification Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, 15 ppm rear axle ratio appropriate for your expected
cruising speed and gross combination weight.
Fuel Filters Primary plus Secondary
Total Lube Oil Capacity, qts. (L) 38 (36) Volvo 2017 engines have been designed
to achieve maximum fuel efficiency by
Oil Filtration Two Full Flow, One Bypass
cruising at low engine rpm. In D13 regional
Oil Drain Interval, Normal Service, miles (km) 45,000 (75,000) haul specifications, the target is 1375 rpm
at 65 mph.
Oil Specification Volvo VDS-4, SAE 10W-30
FLOCS Oil Drain Kit Optional For example, with 80K lbs GCW, 1650 lbs-ft
torque, 295/75R22.5 drive tires and .74
Engine Equipment: top gear ratio, the 3.36:1 axle ratio would
come closest to the 1375 rpm at 65 mph
Air Compressor, CFM Two Cylinder, 31.8 recommendation.
Retarder I-VEB Volvo Engine Brake
Never specify a Volvo D13 engine for a
Engine Brake Rating at 2200 rpm 500 hp @ 2200 rpm cruise speed above 1550 rpm.
Engine Brake Rating at 1500 rpm 350 hp @ 1500 rpm
Engine Brake Weight, lbs. (kg) 25 (12)
PTO Port for Live Rear PTO Pump or Shaft Standard on VHD
Preheater, Electrical Optional

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 Specifications
Volvo D13 375V/1450 Volvo D13 405V/1450
400   2200   450   2400  

2000   400   2200  

350   2000  
300   1800  
300   1800  

Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
1600  
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
250   1600  
200   1400  
200   1400  
1200  
150   1200  
100   1000   100   1000  
800   50   800  
0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 375 Advertised Power, HP 405

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1450@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1450@1000
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Volvo D13 405V/1650 XE High Torque Volvo D13 425V/1550

450   2400   450   2400  

400   2200   400   2200  
350   2000   350   2000  
300   1800  
Torque (LB-Ft)

300   1800  

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)

250   1600   250   1600  

200   1400   200   1400  
150   1200   150   1200  
100   1000   100   1000  
50   800   50   800  
0   600   0   600  
600   800   1000   1200   1400   1600   1800   2000   2200   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 405 Advertised Power, HP 425

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1550@950
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150 -1300 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

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 Specifications
Volvo D13 XE High Torque 425V/1750 Volvo D13 435V/1650
450   2400   450   2400  
400   2200   400   2200  
350   2000   350   2000  
300   1800   300   1800  

Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
250   1600   250   1600  
200   1400   200   1400  
150   1200   150   1200  
100   1000   100   1000  
50   800   50   800  
0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 425 Advertised Power, HP 435

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@1050 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1050
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150 -1300 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Volvo D13 455V/1750 Volvo D13 XE – High Torque 455V/1850

500   2600   500   3200  

450   2400  
2800  
400   2200   400  
350   2000   2400  
Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
300   1800  
Power (HP)
Power (HP)

300   2000  
250   1600  
200   1400   200   1600  
150   1200  
1200  
100   1000   100  
50   800   800  

0   600   0   400  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 455 Advertised Power, HP 455

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@1050 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@1100
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250 -1500 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150-1300
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

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 Specifications
Volvo D13 500V/1850
550   3200  
FEATURE Benefit
500  
2800  
450  
Supercharges I-VEB system for
400   2400  
350  
Variable Geometry high retarding horsepower at low
Power (HP)

300   2000   Turbocharger (VGT) rpm, where engine braking is

250   1600   needed most.
200  
150   1200  
100  
800  
Precise control allows quicker,
50   more accurate injection for
0   400  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
Common rail fuel injection improved fuel economy; clean
installation improves reliability and
Engine Speed (RPM) reduces engine noise.
Advertised Power, HP 500
Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@1100 Finer fuel atomization for cleaner
Ultra-high 35,000 psi fuel
burn, reduced emissions and
Governed rpm 2100 injection pressure
better fuel economy.
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250 -1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Reduces friction losses,
benefitting power output and fuel
Low-friction, wave piston
efficiency. Wave design optimizes
design
cylinder efficiency, reducing soot
production.

Tuned to give just the EGR flow

Precision-Flow Cooled Exhaust
needed, no more, no less, for
Gas Recirculation
optimum fuel consumption.

Consistent temperature; balanced

pressure design with reduced
Oil-Cooled dual-port EGR valve
opening force for high reliability
and stick resistance.

Thorough component
Volvo engine family shares
development assures more refined
common architecture
design.

Six headbolts per cylinder

Rigid deck cylinder head arrangement delivers uniform
clamping force for long life.

Reduces injection system

torsional vibration and high
Camshaft damper
frequency buzz, for longer
component life.

Increases fuel efficiency by

only running the fan when extra
Smart fan clutch
cooling is necessary, varying fan
speed based on cooling needs.

Maintains steady vehicle speed

Intelligently modulated I-VEB
during descent for greater driving
engine brake
comfort, improved safety.

Exceptional retarding, optimized

Available I-VEB engine brake for the rpm you drive, increasing
service brake life.

Increased fuel savings and

Performance Bonus Guide
driver retention by altering driver
driver coaching software
behavior through incentives.

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 Eco-Torque/
Performace-Economy
Specifications
Volvo D13 405V
Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1650-1450 Volvo D13 XE-Economy 405V 1650-1450
450   2400   450   3000  
400   2200   400  
2600  
350   2000   350  
300   1800   300   2200  

Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
250   1600   250  
1800  
200   1400   200  
150   1200   150   1400  
100   1000   100  
1000  
50   800   50  
0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 405 Advertised Power, HP 405

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1050
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150-1300
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Volvo D13 425V

Volvo D13 XE-Adaptive Gearing 405V 1650-1450 Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1750-1450

450   3000   450   2400  

400   400   2200  

2600  
350   350   2000  
300   1800  
Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
300   2200  
Power (HP)

Power (HP)

250   250   1600  

1800   200   1400  
200  
150   1200  
150   1400  
100   1000  
100  
1000   50   800  
50  
0   600  
0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 405 Advertised Power, HP 425

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@900
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm* 1150-1300 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800
*Top gear.

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 Eco-Torque/
Performace-Economy
Specifications
Volvo D13 XE-Economy 425V 1750-1450 Volvo D13 XE-Adaptive Gearing 425V 1750-1450
500   3000   500   3000  

2600   2600  
400   400  

2200   2200  

Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
300  
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
300  
1800   1800  
200   200  
1400   1400  

100   100  
1000   1000  

0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 425 Advertised Power, HP 425

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@1000
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150-1300 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm* 1150-1300
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800
*Top gear.
Volvo D13 455V
Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1850-1550 Volvo D13 XE-Economy 455V 1850-1550

500   3200   500   3000  

2800   2600  
400   400  
2400  
2200  
Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)

300   300  
2000  
1800  
200   1600   200  
1400  
1200  
100   100  
1000  
800  

0   400   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 455 Advertised Power, HP 455

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@900 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@1000
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1200-1500 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1150-1300
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

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 Dual Torque Specifications
TORQUE MANAGEMENT
Package Gear Torque Curve Torque Switching Gears

1-10 High
Eco-Torque Performance Top 2
11-12 High or Low

1-8 High
Eco-Torque Economy Top 4
9-12 High or Low

XE - High Torque 1-12 High None

1-7 Low

XE - Economy 8-11 High or Low 8, 9, 10, 11

12 High

1-7 High
XE - Adaptive Gearing Top 5
8-12 High or Low

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 Dual Torque Specifications
Volvo D13 405V Volvo D13 425V
Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1650-1450 Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1750-1450
450   2400   450   2400  
400   2200   400   2200  
350   2000   350   2000  
300   1800   300   1800  

Torque (LB-Ft)

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
250   1600   250   1600  
200   1400   200   1400  
150   1200   150   1200  
100   1000   100   1000  
50   800   50   800  

0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 405 Advertised Power, HP 425

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1650@1000 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@900
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1250-1500
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Volvo D13 455V

Eco-Torque Performance/Economy 1850-1550

500   3200   volvo dual-torque ratings

2800  
400  
2400   Dual-Torque ratings serve a special purpose. They take
Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

300   2000   advantage of certain vendor transmissions that will allow a

1600   higher torque level in the top two gears. This means that
200  
1200  
they must operate in their lower torque in the lower gears.
100  
800  
On a steep grade, performance is enhanced when the
0   400  
engine automatically switches to the higher power and
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
torque curve. Under this full-load, low-rpm condition, the
Engine Speed (RPM)
engine runs at maximum efficiency but will revert to the
Advertised Power, HP 455 low curve when the power demand is removed and cruise
Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@900 conditions are resumed. This saves fuel by encouraging
operation under load at a lower, more efficient rpm, and
Governed rpm 2100
creates an engine spec that is capable of cresting hills in the
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1200-1500 top gear.
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Maximum Fuel Maximum Maximum Use of Lower Rated Maximum

Economy Performance Driveability Transmissions Uprateability

Base Ratings ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
Eco-Torque Ratings ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔
Dual-Torque Ratings ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘

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 Turbo Compounding
Specifications
Available mid-2017

Volvo D13 XE High Torque TC 425V/1750 Volvo D13 XE – Economy TC 425V 1750-1450
450   2600   450   3000  
400   2400   400  
2200   2600  
350   350  

Torque (LB-Ft)
2000  
300   300   2200  

Torque (LB-Ft)
1800  
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
250   250  
1600   1800  
200   200  
1400  
150   150   1400  
1200  
100   1000   100  
1000  
50   800   50  
0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 425 Advertised Power, HP 425

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@900 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@900
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1050 -1250 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1050-1250
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

Volvo D13 XE Adaptive Gearing TC 425V 1750-1450 Volvo D13 XE – High Torque TC 455V/1850

450   3000   500   3000  

400   2600  
2600   400  
350  

Torque (LB-Ft)
2200  
Torque (LB-Ft)

300   2200   300  

Power (HP)

Power (HP)

250   1800  
1800   200  
200  
1400  
150   1400  
100  
1000  
100  
1000  
50   0   600  
0   600   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  
Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 425 Advertised Power, HP 455

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1750@900 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@900
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm* 1050-1250 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1050-1250
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800
*Top gear.

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 Turbo Compounding
Specifications
Available mid-2017

Volvo D13 XE – Economy TC 455V/1850-1550 Volvo D13 XE – Adaptive Gearing TC 455V 1850-
500   3000   500   3000  

2600   2600  
400   400  

Torque (LB-Ft)
2200   2200  

Torque (LB-Ft)
Power (HP)

Power (HP)
300   300  
1800   1800  
200   200  
1400   1400  

100   100  
1000   1000  

0   600   0   600  
500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100   500   700   900   1100   1300   1500   1700   1900   2100  

Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM)

Advertised Power, HP 455 Advertised Power, HP 455

Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@900 Peak Torque, lb-ft@rpm 1850@900
Governed rpm 2100 Governed rpm 2100
Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1050 -1250 Recommended cruise speed range, rpm 1050-1250
Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800 Start engagement torque, lb-ft@rpm 750@800

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