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VPT D13J - 500P

Built: 2014-2015 · Series: D13J -

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The D13J series from VPT includes the D13J - 500P. Production: 2014-2015. The fuel is diesel. The rated output is 372.8 kW. Application: HHDD. The engine is single-stage turbocharged. Fuel reaches the combustion chamber through electronically controlled direct injection. It is a diesel engine. The D13J - series covers 9 models. Rated output within it ranges from 279.6 to 372.8 kW; the D13J - 500P sits at the top of that range with 372.8 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the D13J - 475 below it with 354.2 kW. 41 VPT models across 5 series are on record.

Volvo D13J — Another Development Stage of the 13-Liter Long-Haul Platform

Like the D13H, the D13J belongs to Volvo's 13-liter engine family, built under the internal D13 designation since 2005 for Europe and from 2007 for North America. The letters in Volvo's model codes mark successive technical development stages of the same basic design.

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With the thoroughly revised generation Volvo put into series production from the second half of 2016, the D13 gained a new common-rail injection system and a redesigned "wave" piston bowl for a higher compression ratio and cleaner combustion; alongside it, Volvo introduced the D13TC turbo-compound variant, which mechanically returns exhaust energy to the drivetrain via an additional turbine stage.

Across its various development stages, the D13 has for years formed the backbone of Volvo's North American long-haul lineup and also powers coach chassis based on it, such as the Prevost H-Series.

When buying used, correctly matching the development stage to the model year matters, since injection pressure, piston geometry and EGR/SCR calibration differ noticeably between generations; a complete service record for the high-pressure injection system is a key quality indicator for a used D13 engine.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: D13J, - Wikipedia: Volvo D13 (Wikipedia), - Fleet Equipment: Volvo introduces 2017 powertrain lineup

Technical data

Engine

Engine codeN / Acorrect
Engine familyEVPTH12.8G01correct
Engine familiesEVPTH12.8G01correct
Fueldieselcorrect
Rated output372.8 kW (= 500 bhp)correct
Rated speed1,700 rpmcorrect
Maximum torque1,768 ft·lbfcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,050 rpmcorrect
Operating cycledieselcorrect
Injectionelectronic direct injectioncorrect
Aspirationsingle-stage turbocorrect

Origin and approval

Built from2014correct
Built to2014correct
Model year from2014correct
Model year to2016correct

Other data

ApplicationHHDDcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the VPT D13J - 500P have?

The VPT D13J - 500P delivers 373 kW.

When was the VPT D13J - 500P built?

Production years: 2014-2015.

What to check before buying

  • Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
  • For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
  • Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.

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