Trucks

Volvo truck engines

For most 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. You can also switch to different fuels to significantly lower CO₂ emissions.

Boosting productivity

When you choose a Volvo truck, you’ll get all the performance you need. Whether you go for a diesel or gas-powered engine, you have the power, torque, load capacity, and reliable uptime to get the most out of your truck and your business.

Saving fuel and money

Loaded with advanced features, Volvo engines are designed to deliver fuel efficiency as well as reliable power. Our engines also work together with I-Shift automated transmissions and braking systems to make driving smoother, safer, and more efficient. 

Cutting emissions

With better fuel efficiency, you get lower CO₂ emissions. You can also go further when you switch from conventional diesel fuel – either by choosing a gas-powered engine or a diesel or gas-powered engine using renewable fuels.  

Gas-powered engines

Matching the power and torque of our diesel engines, our gas-powered engines are a great option to lower emissions when the fueling infrastructure is in place. 

Potential CO₂ reductions: 
Up to 20% reduction with LNG, 80-100% with bio-LNG, 10% with CNG, and 70-100% with bio-CNG

Diesel engines

For many customers, a diesel driveline remains the most viable choice. Combining power, torque, and efficiency, our engine range covers your needs. From 17 and 13-litre engines for heavy-duty performance to 8 and 5-litre engines for medium-duty applications.

Potential CO₂ reductions: 
30-70% with biodiesel, 30-90% with HVO

Gas-powered engines

Explore our gas-powered engines including the different power and torque options. As well as the relevant Volvo truck models and more detailed specifications.

Heavy-duty trucks

13-litre gas-powered

The powerful and fuel-efficient 13-litre gas-powered engine delivers up to 500 hp and 2800 Nm of torque, offering productivity on par with diesel. Plus, you’ll get excellent drivability features from proven Volvo’s diesel powertrain solutions. 
 

Close-up of a heavy-duty truck engine in a studio setting, highlighting powertrain components and overall engine design.
Side view of a Volvo FH Aero gas-powered truck chassis on a clean white background.

Volvo FH Aero gas-powered

Specification details

Side view of a Volvo FH gas-powered truck chassis on a clean white background.

Volvo FH gas-powered

Specification details

Side view of a Volvo FM gas-powered truck chassis on a clean white background.

Volvo FM gas-powered

Specification details

Diesel engines

Explore our diesel engines including the different power and torque options. As well as the relevant Volvo truck models and more detailed specifications.

Heavy-duty trucks

17-litre diesel

The 17-litre diesel engine is available with either 600 hp, 700 hp, or 780 hp output levels making the Volvo FH16 Aero and 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.
 

Close-up of a heavy-duty truck engine in a studio setting, highlighting large powertrain components and engine design.
Side view of a Volvo FH16 Aero truck chassis on a clean white background.

Volvo FH16 Aero

Specification details

Heavy-duty trucks

13-litre diesel

The powerful and efficient 13-litre diesel engine delivers up to 560 hp and a torque of 2900 Nm. For high load capacity and productivity with good fuel economy –and the flexibility to switch to lower-emission biodiesel and HVO.
 


*Only for Volvo FM and FMX when low torque and high fuel efficiency are needed.

 Close-up of a heavy-duty truck engine in a studio setting, highlighting powertrain components and engine design.
Medium-duty trucks

8-litre diesel

The six-cylinder 8-litre diesel engine is the choice for more demanding medium-duty applications and higher combination weights. Choose between 250 hp, 280 hp, 320 hp, and 350 hp and get a truck optimised for your needs.
 

Close-up of a medium-duty truck engine in a studio setting, highlighting compact powertrain components and layout.
Medium-duty trucks

5-litre diesel

The four-cylinder 5-litre diesel engine is an efficient choice for lower vehicle weights and less demanding applications up to 16 tonnes. Choose between 210 hp and 240 hp, and get a truck optimised for your needs.
 

Side view of a Volvo FL truck chassis on a clean white background.
Close-up of a medium-duty truck engine in a studio setting, highlighting compact powertrain components and layout.

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.

Studio side view of a Volvo FH16 Aero truck with XXL cab on a clean white background.

Tailor your next truck

Customise and design your ideal truck that perfectly aligns with your requirements.

Build your own truck

Got a question?

Your local Volvo Trucks dealer will have the answer. Drop in, give them a call, or ask them to come see you.

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