Unrivalled power and performance

Volvo FL engines

Four or six cylinders. 5.1 or 7.7 litres. Plenty of torque, lots of power and a fast response time. Our D5K or D8K engines are designed for the city – giving you maximum productivity and profitability, every working day. Offering synthetic diesel and biodiesel alternatives is part of our long-term ambition to move towards zero emissions.

Meet your engine

With its broad output range and impressive response, the Volvo D8K engine is ideal for inner city distribution. Smaller and lighter, the D5K is designed for gross weights between 10 and 16 tonnes. And is one of the strongest, most powerful four-cylinder engines on the market.

A smooth ride, guaranteed

Quick acceleration. Easy low-speed handling. First-class power. The D5K and D8K engines produce a wider, flatter torque and a better response at low rpm. Maximum torque is 800 to 900 Nm for the D5K and 950 to 1,050 Nm for the D8K, significantly lessening the need for gear changing.

Alternative fuels

All versions of the D5K engines are certified for synthetic diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oils – HVO EN15940). There is a variant of our D5K240 engine that will run on pure biodiesel (rapeseed oil methyl esters – RME B100). We're striving towards zero emissions.

Pick your horsepower

No matter which engine is in your Volvo FL, you’ll have the power you need: 210 or 240 hp for the D5K, 250 or 280 hp for the D8K. Combined with the Volvo FL’s excellent maneuverability and lightning-quick response, they’ll get you there quickly and efficiently.

The Volvo FL engine range

	Hp	kW	Torque
D5K210	210	154	800Nm
D5K240	240	177	900Nm
D8K250	250	184	950Nm
D8K280	280	206	1,050Nm

Features

Raised engine speed

This feature helps you maintain constant revs in your selected gear. Particularly useful on slippery and bumpy road surfaces.

Variable geometry turbo

One of the secrets behind the D5K and the D8K engines’ driveability is the variable geometry turbo. It contributes to the quick response at low revs. And it gives you access to a high torque in any driving situation.

Power take-offs

Power your load-handling equipment. Power take-offs transfer power from the engine to separate attachments – like a crane or cement mixer. The Volvo FL offers a variety of power take-offs that can be tailored to your needs.

See our power take-off specifications

Sustainable performance

Our diesel engines are designed to deliver performance for your needs. And minimizing your environmental footprint. To meet the Euro 6 regulations, we combine selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

Common rail fuel injection system

The high-pressure electronic injection is provided by common rail, with a maximum pressure of 2000 bar.

Engine idle shutdown

The engine switches off after idling for a set period of time. It saves fuel and reduces your emissions – good for your bottom line and the environment.

Feel the power

Visit your local Volvo Trucks dealer to test out our D5K and D8K engines, and get all your questions answered.

Find your local dealer