The 16.1-liter, six-cylinder in-line diesel Volvo D16E540 engine has an intercooler and turbocharger. 540 HP of power The engine satisfies the Euro 4 standard’s EU emission requirements.

The D16E540 is made to transport heavy loads. With an overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, and a precise electronic fuel injection system, it is built on a sturdy and dependable design.
The D16E540 engine’s extremely high horsepower allows it to produce remarkable torque over a broad rpm range, which guarantees good handling even on hilly terrain. Excellent traction performance is also provided by the high torque at low revs.
The D16E540 is an engine with minimal noise and emissions. The engine’s selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust gas treatment makes it Euro 4 compliant.
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Power output | 396 kW / 540 hp at 1450-1800 rpm |
| Displacement | 16120 cc |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves | 24 |
| Max torque output | 2600 Nm / 1000-1450 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 17.3:1 |
| Cylinder bore | 144 mm |
| Piston stroke | 165 mm |
| Crankshaft bearings | 7 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Turbine | turbo / charge air cooler |
| Euro standards | Euro 4 (D4) |
| Cylinder head | OHV |
| Timing mechanism | spur gear |
| Timing | rocker arm |
| Cooling | water |
Features and Benefits

- maximum torque across a broad range of rpm;
- engine running in silence;
- fuel efficiency;
- EMS, or electronic engine management
- low emissions and compliant with Euro 4;
- extremely strong braking force when utilizing the optional VEB + engine brake;
- high power output via a rear-mounted power take-off (optional);
- ventilation in the closed crankcase (optional).
