With an overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, unit injectors, and a displacement of 12.8 liters, the Volvo D13C540 is a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine that produces 540 horsepower. The engine satisfies EU regulations regarding the Euro 5 exhaust gas emission level. intended for construction equipment and the long-distance transportation of heavy loads.

Advantages
- 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.
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Production years | 01/2009 |
| Max power output | 540 hp (397 kW) at 1450-1900 rpm |
| Maximum RPM | 2100 rpm |
| Max torque output | 2600 Nm / 1050-1450 rpm |
| Displacement | 12,8 dm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Cylinder bore | 131 mm |
| Piston stroke | 158 mm |
| Compression ratio (compression) | 17,8:1 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | Euro 5 |
High pressure injection unit injectors are installed in the engine. The design of the intake manifold and combustion chamber guarantees optimal fuel combustion. High efficiency is a result of the extraordinarily high gas filling ratio. This results in an efficient engine with high torque and power across a broad rpm range for outstanding engine performance.
The D13C540 is an engine with minimal emissions and noise. The engine satisfies the EU Euro 5 standard by recycling exhaust gases using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.
