The D13C500 is a 12.8-liter, six-cylinder, in-line, overhead camshaft diesel engine with pump injectors and four valves per cylinder. 500 horsepower and mdash. The engine satisfies the Euro 5 standard’s EU emission requirements.
Features and Benefits:
- maximum torque across a broad range of engine speeds.
- economical.
- Low emissions and compliance with Euro 5
- When using VDS4 oil, change the oil every 100,000 kilometers or once a year.
- extremely strong braking force when utilizing the optional VEB + engine brake.
- High power output power take-off mounted on the back (optional)
- ventilation in the closed crankcase (optional).
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Power output, kW at rpm | 368 at 1400 |
| Power output, hp at rpm | 500 at 1400 |
| Displacement, l | 12800 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves | 24 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 1050 at 1400 |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 131 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 158 |
| Crankshaft bearings | 7 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Turbine | turbo / charge air cooler |
| Euro standards | Euro 5 |
| Cylinder head | SOHC/OHC |
| Timing mechanism | spur gear |
| Timing | rocker arm |
| Cooling | water |
High pressure injection is provided by the unit injectors installed in the D13C engines. Optimal fuel combustion is ensured by the intake manifold and combustion chamber designs. High efficiency is a result of the exceptionally high gas filling ratio.
This design aids in the development of a cost-effective engine with high torque and power across a broad rpm range. The D13C engines have outstanding driving performance as a result.
The length of time between the next technical inspections supports this model’s engines’ low maintenance costs. Additionally, the engine oil is changed every 60,000 kilometers. Among other things, Volvo D13 engines can run for a very long time before needing a first overhaul, which makes it easy for them to pay for themselves and make money for their owners. Additionally, the excellent construction of the entire structure as well as each of its component parts is a feature of every piece of equipment made by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo.