Volvo Truck Engines We Sell
Buyer’s Guide, Quick Picks & Links
Volvo’s D11 / D13 / D16 families are known for efficient combustion, strong engine braking,
and tight integration with I-Shift. We stock used take-outs, running replacements, and rebuilt units
across modern and legacy Volvo platforms. Use the quick links below to jump to model-specific pages.
D11
D12
D13
D13TC
D16
VED12
VED13
Modern D-Series Engines (Highway & Vocational)
Volvo optimized air handling and aftertreatment early, pairing VGT turbos with precise EGR/SCR dosing.
Keep EMS generation and aftertreatment configuration aligned to your chassis for a clean drop-in.
- 1
D11: Weight-sensitive regional/urban, refuse/mixer. Responsive torque with lighter front-axle load.
- 2
D13 / D13TC: Fleet standard for OTR and mixed vocational work; TC variants leverage turbo-compounding for efficiency.
- 3
D16: Heavy haul, logging, and severe service; confirm cooling capacity and mount patterns.
Legacy Volvo Engines (Great Swap Candidates)
Pre-current-gen platforms can be cost-effective and reliable when matched to your truck’s EMS family,
harness connectors, turbo orientation, and emissions label.
- 1
VED12: Early-2000s favorite; verify EMS/harness, flywheel housing, and CAC routing.
- 2
VED13: Transitional era toward modern D13—watch actuator style and aftertreatment history.
Pre-Buy Fit Notes
- 1
EMS & harness: Keep ECU family, connectors, and sensor mapping aligned to your cab harness and dash.
- 2
Aftertreatment: Capture DPF ash load, regen counts, NOx sensor status, and dosing history before install.
- 3
Cooling & air path: Confirm fan strategy, shroud integrity, radiator capacity, and tight charge-air plumbing.
- 4
Baseline data: On first start, log VGT position, EGR delta-P, rail pressure (if applicable), and DOC/DPF temps.
