XE13 powertrain with I-Shift

Feb 6, 2012

Updated Apr 25, 2012

Volvo now offers a 455-hp rating for the XE13 powertrain package. The package lowers engine rpm and is available on Volvo VN series tractors. The company says the package boosts horsepower from the previous 425-hp XE13 package and includes various components such as a Volvo I-Shift overdrive transmission with a 0.78:1 ratio and axle ratios of 2.64:2.69.

Volvo Trucks, volvotrucks.us.com

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