Innovative technology.
Optimized power.
Performance runs in the family
Volvo’s family of engines builds on a foundation of proven, mature architecture that leverages innovative hardware to maximize efficiency.
Volvo D11
The VHD comes standard with the Volvo D11 which is designed with the highest power density ratio we offer. It provides comparable hp and torque to bigger block engines, while weighing 345 pounds less than the Volvo D13. The D11’s ratings begin at 325 hp and end at an impressive 425 hp, complete with 1,550 lb-ft. of torque.
Volvo D13
When greater horsepower and torque are required for the application, the Volvo D13 is ready to answer the call. Several power ratings are available, topping out at 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft. of torque. The D13 delivers everything you need to move on or off-road with ease, even on steep grades. Straight torque and multi-torque offerings are available when selecting the D13.
Faster cycle times, larger profits
Our innovative design means your loads move faster on highway. Cycle times go down, enabling drivers to move more loads per day.
I-Shift
Our newest I-Shift makes every load more productive, using intelligent electronics to continuously monitor grade, speed, weight, and engine load, shifting when necessary or holding a gear—whichever saves more fuel. So regardless of experience, training, or application, I-Shift helps every driver become more fuel efficient.
I-Shift for Severe Duty
I-Shift for Severe Duty seamlessly integrates with the D13 to ensure shifts are smooth and at the ideal engine speed. It saves wear and tear to extend drivetrain life. Every VHD with a D13 Volvo Power engine comes standard with the I-Shift for Severe Duty transmission. This I-Shift is designed for on- and off-road work in vocational applications that require frequent shifting. It includes upgraded hardware and software, improved engaging sleeves for greater durability and a new countershaft brake for improved performance and smoother shifting.
I-Shift with Crawler Gears
When steep-grade startability and low-speed maneuverability are critical, the I-Shift with Crawler Gears is the answer for maximum Gross Combined Weight (GCW) loads. The crawler option adds either one or two gears to the I-Shift, a low gear and ultra-low gear, for low-speed control.
The I-Shift with Crawler Gears’ weight capacity is among the industry’s highest for automated manual transmissions. It enables controlled forward and reverse travel at extremely slow speeds, perfect for paving and curbing applications. Upgraded software optimizes shifting for high GCW applications, allowing shifting to occur at higher revs, and enabling drivers to control downshifts.
