Scania introduces 13-litre, Euro 6 biodiesels

Scania is ramping up its Euro 6 offerings, recently adding two versions of a new 13-litre, six-cylinder engine that can run on up to 100 per cent biodiesel

Scania has bolstered its range of Euro 6 truck engines with the addition of two new 13-litre biodiesel models.

While Australia is some way off the widespread uptake of Euro 6 powerplants, in Europe the latest emissions standard became mandatory for all new trucks registered from December 31, 2013.

Scania says its two latest models – 13-litre, six-cylinder engines available in both 450hp and 490hp formats – can run on any diesel blend, all the way up to a 100 per cent biodiesel.

These 13-litre engines follow on from the introduction of Scania’s five-cylinder, 9-litre engine last October. That engine is available in 320hp and 360hp guises.

Scania says the 450hp engine produces 2350Nm from 1000rpm while the 490hp unit produces 2550Nm from 1000rpm to 1300rpm, with an output reduction of eight per cent when run on 100 per cent biodiesel (due to the fuel’s inherently lower energy content).

The manufacturer claims the greater proportion of ash in the engines’ exhaust leads to shorter service intervals and an increase in fuel consumption of up to 10 per cent when used exclusively with 100 per cent biodiesel. However, biodiesel also produces far lower carbon dioxide emissions – up to 80 per cent less – and this can attract significant tax concessions in Europe.

Örjan ?slund, from Scania Product Affairs, says the Euro 6 biodiesel range will continue to expand.

“These additions underline Scania’s position as the industry leader in the biodiesel Euro 6 segment,” he said. “Scania is presently offering no fewer than 17 engines in its Euro 6 range, of which four can be run on 100 per cent biodiesel. And our customers can expect more to come.”

Scania introduces 13-litre, Euro 6 biodiesels

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