Trucks
Volvo truck engines
Volvo Trucks’ vehicles are powered by either electricity, gas or diesel. For the majority of our truck models, customers have the option to choose the energy that suits them best. Our diesel-powered and gas-powered engines are designed to deliver high performance and efficiency, while enduring tough operating conditions with a minimum of maintenance year after year. The motors in our electric trucks are made for efficient and reliable operation over a long lifespan.
Engine evolution by Volvo Trucks
All our diesel engines, except for the smallest Volvo FL engine, build on the same inline six-cylinder concept. It allows us to drive our engine evolution in steps. Every improvement made on one engine teaches us how to improve the next.
Diesel engines with high torque
Volvo diesel engines are known for delivering a high torque level at low engine speeds. This means you’ll be able to climb uphill in high gears and save fuel.
The quiet and instant electric power
Electric trucks are different. Our electric motor produces its maximum torque level from zero, meaning there’s practically no time needed for torque to build up. The power is there instantly and the operation is quiet.
Our trucks and their power range
How do they compare?
If you need to operate long haul routes without filling up before returning home, diesel fuels are hard to beat while gas-power offers up to 1000 km range and electric trucks need recharging more often.
The durable performing inline six
The inline six is an engine concept that provides a durable engine with a high output. There’s more bearing area for the crankshaft to withstand the stress, better possibilities for keeping the right operating temperature and optimized performance in hot conditions.
Engines for Volvo FH16
The Volvo FH16 are available with the D17 engine with up to 780 hp. This means that the trucks can manage the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments.
D17
The D17 is available with either 600 hp, 700 hp or 780 hp output levels making the Volvo FH16 the most powerful Volvo trucks. The top of the range model offers up to 3800 Nm of torque, which facilitates pulling extreme loads efficiently with excellent control over your vehicle combination. The 700 hp version also runs on biodiesel.
- Heavy Duty Electric
- G13
- D13 I-Save
- D13
Heavy Duty Electric
The electric powertrains with two or three motors are great choices for demanding regional-haul transports. They offer high torque instantly, low-noise operation and zero tailpipe emissions. They come in output versions of either 330 kW or 490 kW.
G13
The gas-powered G13 engine offers performance on par with the D13 engines but with a smaller environmental footprint – especially when operating on bio-LNG. It’s a popular choice for demanding regional-haul transports. It comes in 420 hp, 460 hp and 500 hp versions.
D13 I-Save
The D13 I-Save utilizes turbocompound technology – meaning exhaust energy is returned to the crankshaft to improve efficiency. This is an excellent choice for demanding long-haul transports where significant fuel savings are possible. It’s available in 420 hp, 460 hp and 500 hp versions, and comes as a part of the I-Save offer.
D13
The D13 engine is an efficient and very powerful choice for demanding assignments. It offers higher output and torque throughout range and it’s available in 420 hp, 460 hp, 500 hp and 540 hp versions for the Volvo FH.
- Heavy Duty Electric
- G13
- D11
- D13
Heavy Duty Electric
The electric powertrains with two or three motors are great choices for demanding regional-haul transports. They offer a high torque instantly, low-noise operation and zero tailpipe emissions. They come in output versions of either 330 kW or 490 kW.
G13
The gas-powered G13C engine offers performance on par with the D13 engines but with a smaller environmental footprint – especially when operating on bio-LNG. It’s a popular choice for demanding regional-haul transports. It comes in 420 hp, 460 hp and 500 hp versions.
D11
The D11 engine is an efficient choice when you can manage your assignments with a little less power and torque than the D13 engine offers. Instead, you can optimize your vehicle weight. The D11 comes in 330 hp, 380 hp, 430 hp and 460 hp versions.
D13
The D13 engine is an efficient powerful choice for heavier and more demanding assignments. Compared to the D11, it offers higher output and torque throughout range and it’s available in 420 hp, 460 hp and 500 hp versions for the Volvo FM.
- Heavy Duty Electric
- D11
- D13
Heavy Duty Electric
The electric powertrains with two or three motors are great choices for demanding regional-haul transports. They offer high torque instantly, low-noise operation and zero tailpipe emissions. They come in output versions of either 330 kW or 490 kW.
D11
The D11 engine is an efficient choice when you can manage your assignments with a little less power and torque than the D13 engine offers. Instead, you can optimize your vehicle weight. The D11 comes in 330 hp, 380 hp, 430 hp and 460 hp versions.
D13
The D13 engine is an efficient and very powerful choice for heavier and more demanding assignments. Compared to the D11, it offers a higher output and torque throughout the range and it’s available in 420 hp, 460 hp, 500 hp and 540 hp versions for the Volvo FMX.