The Detroit DD16 Engine: Heavy-Duty Power

The Detroit® DD16® truck engine is the largest, most powerful engine Detroit has ever produced. With 600 horsepower and a wide, flat torque curve delivering up to 2050 pounds per foot and pulling strong, even below 1000RPM, the DD16 tackles the toughest jobs

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Find out why Alaska West Express relies on Freightliner 122SD trucks with Detroit DD16 engines to help make their business successful.

Alaska West Express

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Find out why Twin Rivers Developments relies on Freightliner 122SD trucks with Detroit DD16 engines to help make their business successful.

Twin Rivers Developments

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Find out why Burke Purdon Enterprises relies on Freightliner 122SD trucks with Detroit DD16 engines to help make their business successful.

Burke Purdon Enterprises

Specs

Configuration

Inline 6 Cylinder

Displacement

952 cu. in. (15.6 L)

Compression Ratio

17:1

Horsepower

500-600

Torque

1653-2050 lb. ft.

Weight

2880 lb (1306 kg)

Service Fill (Oil & Filter Change)

45.5 ct (43 L)

Horsepower & Torque Curve

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DD16: Model Options

You asked for big and tough, and Detroit delivered with the DD16. Built for extreme-duty, heavy hauling and the world’s biggest jobs, this is where power and performance collide. Add durability plus reliability and you’ve got a work-horse engine ready for whatever you can throw at it. Freightliner provides a wide range of new vehicle engines compliant with EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements. Please consult your local dealer to ensure the selection of a product that meets your specific needs. To learn more about DD16-compatible Freightliner trucks, click on the following:

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Cascadia®

On-Highway | 370-525 HP | Up to 1850 lb-ft Torque

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Engine Family Gen5 1366X470
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