Volvo Penta’s participation at Agritechnica 2025 placed its range of power units dedicated to off-road applications at the centre of the display
Representing this offering was the “D16 Stage V”, a 16-litre inline six presented as the ultimate expression of the company’s heavy-duty platform, with power outputs reaching 796 horsepower at 1,900 rpm and peak torque of 3,650 newton metres available at 1,900 rpm.
These performance figures are achieved through thermodynamic processes specifically optimised for agricultural and industrial applications. The engine is built around a cast-iron block and cylinder head, features a dual-circuit cooling system, and uses a fixed-geometry turbocharger with electronically controlled wastegate.
Fuel delivery is handled by a high-pressure common-rail system, while the “EATS” after-treatment package combines DOC, DPF and SCR. The entire system is designed to extend service intervals and ensure reliable operation even in the most demanding applications.
Alongside the D16, Volvo Penta also unveiled its intelligent control platform “Co-Pilot”, developed to increase productivity, safety and operational management for off-highway machines. It integrates a configurable hardware interface that enables advanced management of machine subsystems, telemetry and auxiliary functions such as surround-view camera systems, tyre pressure monitoring, load assistance, stability control and high-precision positioning.
Designed to be customised by OEMs thanks to a modular hardware and software architecture, “Co-Pilot” is expandable and supports the integration of additional sensors and cloud services, becoming a practical tool for enhancing the efficiency and safety of modern agricultural machinery.
Title: Volvo Penta D16, an engine suitable for agricultural and industrial applications
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