Series 60® Specifications

Technical Data

Get down to brass tacks with the engine specs, features and power ratings that make the Series 60® such a solid choice:

Specifications

Configuration Displacement Bore Stroke Weight (Dry) Electronics Compression Ratio
Inline 6 cylinder 14.0 Liters 5.24 in
(133 mm)		 6.61 in
(168 mm)		 2,840 lbs
(1,288 kg)		 DDEC® VI 17:1

Fuel Economy

  • Advanced Fuel System
  • DDEC® VI electronics
  • Electronic VGT turbocharger

DDEC® VI Electronics

Series 60 is the first heavy-duty diesel engine designed exclusively with electronic controls — that's 20 years of on-the-road usage and continuous improvement.

  • Enables precise engine control and protection, providing improved reliability

One Piece Piston

Helps meet new emission standards with improved fuel economy and reduced dead volume.

  • Closed oil gallery reduces friction and oil consumption
  • Improved ring cooling
  • Higher compression ratio
  • Lowers ring/liner wear
  • Reduces oil soot loading
  • Enables better cold engine performance

Reliability

  • Over 14 million miles of testing

Cylinder Head

  • Improves performance through better air flow

Low Emissions

  • Optimized EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system water-cools and recirculates exhaust
  • Aftertreatment system cleans exhaust before air re-enters the atmosphere
  • Maintenance-free crankcase oil separator helps reduce oil consumption

Electronically Controlled High-Pressure Injector Pumps

  • Improve end-of-injection quality
  • Enable faster response time for better efficiency.
  • Reduce overall engine weight
  • Stainless steel sleeve replaces copper tube

EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) Cooler

Smooth tube technology increases performance and reduces total volume of the part.

  • Improved durability and efficiency
  • Simplified housing (stainless steel) with less welding
  • 10-pound weight reduction

The EGR Cooler allows for more efficient cooling of reintroduced exhaust, thus lowering your emissions.

Power Ratings

The Series 60 is in a class by itself, combing solid power and excellent fuel economy with low emissions and virtually smoke-free operation.

Horsepower RPM/LB-FT RPM
425 1,800/1,450 1,100
445 1,800/1,450 1,100
455 1,800/1,550 1,100
490 1,800/1,650 1,100
515 1,800/1,550 1,100
470 1,800/1,650 1,100
515 1,800/1,650 1,100

Cruise Power Ratings

Horsepower RPM/LB-FT RPM
425/445 1,800/1,450 1,100
455/490 1,800/1,550 1,100
490/515 1,800/1,550 1,100
470/515 1,800/1,650 1,100

Service Intervals

Service Function Miles Detroit Diesel Part
Oil & Filter Change
(Long-Haul)		 30,000 Detroit Diesel Genuine Oil & Filters
Fuel Filter Change Primary & Secondary 15,000 Detroit Diesel Genuine Fuel Filter
Coolant (test)
Change		 20,000
2 Years		 Detroit Diesel Genuine Fluid Analysis
Detroit Diesel Genuine Coolant
Valve Lash Adjustment After first 60,000 Detroit Diesel Genuine Service

Please Note: Service Intervals change with driving conditions and loads. For intervals that are more specific to your driving conditions, contact your Detroit Diesel Distributor.

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