VPT D16J - 550
Built: 2014-2015 · Series: Other models
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VPT – other heavy-duty road engines: the collective page of Volvo Powertrain's D11J and D16J ranges for long-haul trucks, 355 to 600 hp, 10.8 and 16.1 litre displacement, direct diesel injection
VPT stands for Volvo Powertrain, the engine-manufacturing arm of the Swedish Volvo group, which supplies the heavy inline-six D11 and D16 engines for Volvo Trucks and Mack. The EPA engine-family codes show a displacement of 10.8 litres for the D11J range and 16.1 litres for the D16J range; as usual with Volvo's eleven- and sixteen-litre engines, the letter at the end of the designation marks the certified version. Model names such as D11J - 355 or D16J - 600 carry the rated power directly in the designation.
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The register lists here seven versions with 355 to 600 hp rated power at 1,700 to 1,900 rpm. All seven run electronic direct diesel injection on straight diesel fuel. Certified model years are 2014 to 2016. Maximum torque ranges from 1,265 to 2,128 Nm at 1,000 to 1,050 rpm.
D11 and D16 are the upper power steps in Volvo's truck engine programme, powering long-haul tractor units for Volvo Trucks and Mack as well as construction and specialist vehicles built on the same base; in the heavy road segment they compete with Cummins' X15, Detroit's DD15/DD16 and Paccar's MX engines for applications demanding high continuous torque.
When buying used, on these heavy truck engines operating hours and a service history traceable through an authorised dealer matter, along with the condition of the turbocharger, EGR and SCR system, plus an oil analysis to assess wear; on overhauled units it is worth distinguishing a factory rebuild by Volvo Powertrain from independent repair work.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle VPT (weitere Heavy-Duty-Straßenmotoren), Volvo Group (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine code | N / Acorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine family | EVPTH16.1G01correct |
| Engine families | EVPTH16.1G01correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Rated output | 550 bhpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 1,898 ft·lbfcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,000 rpmcorrect |
| Operating cycle | dieselcorrect |
| Injection | electronic direct injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | single-stage turbocorrect |
Origin and approval
| Built from | 2014correct |
|---|---|
| Built to | 2014correct |
| Model year from | 2014correct |
| Model year to | 2016correct |
Other data
| Anwendungsbereich | HHDDcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the VPT D16J - 550 have?
The VPT D16J - 550 delivers 550 kW.
When was the VPT D16J - 550 built?
Production years: 2014-2015.
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