Scania Showcases Next Generation 13L Engine at World of Concrete

Following a decade of innovation and engineering, the company's new 13-liter DC13 engine is its most sustainable engine platform yet.

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Scania's Next Generation inline engine platform for power solutions was showcased for the first time at World of Concrete. 2025.
Scania's Next Generation inline engine platform for power solutions was showcased for the first time at World of Concrete. 2025.
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At World of Concrete 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, visitors to the Scania booth will discover the new 13-liter DC13 engines for industrial operations. Showcased at the booth via augmented reality technology, the Next Generation 13-liter DC13 engine met interest from both original equipment manufacturers and end users alike.

Offering power density, a significantly increased life span and major CO2-emission improvement, Scania’s next generation inline engine platform sets a new standard for fuel efficiency in power solutions.

“This is our most fuel-efficient engine ever, with more torque, more power and up to 50% longer base engine life span. A game-changer for power solutions,” says Jorg Franzke, president, Scania USA. The enhanced gas exchange system, reduced internal friction and increased turbocharger efficiency all have a positive impact on the fuel-efficiency. For the 13-liter engine, this means up to 7% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the current generation at the same power output. That translates to four liters (~1 gallon) of diesel saved per engine hour at full load.

According to the company, as long as combustion engines are still in use, their climate impact should be improved. The new platform carries the performance and reliability, but with added CO2-emission reductions. It also meets the demands for changes in legislation, and is compatible with biodiesel blends and HVO.

The new engine platform is built using cutting-edge technology, and to add value to the customers’ operations has been top of mind. For example, the time between overhauls is up to 25,000 hours. Some of the new design features include more precise cooling, and a more rigid engine block and cylinder head.

“Our mindset throughout the development of the new platform has been to ease the transition for our customers while positively impacting fuel efficiency and product performance,” says Henrik Nilsson, Scania’s director product management, Power Solutions.

The 13-liter engine has a power range from 202 kW (275 hp) to 450 kW (612 hp) and delivers up to 11% more power and 21% more torque than the current generation. The 11-liter engine has a power range from 202 kW (275 hp) to 368 kW (500 hp).

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