SERIES 60

ENGINES

T ECHNIC A L SPECIF IC AT IONS

SERIES 60
The Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine maintains fuel economy with an excellent
power-to-weight ratio and unsurpassed dependability at current emission levels.
Excellent Performance and Fuel Economy
New advanced fuel system maintains
fuel economy and performance at
reduced emissions
DDEC VI electronics monitor and control
the engine and Aftertreatment System
for peak efficiency
Electronic VGT (Variable Geometry
Turbo) provides quicker response
and improved performance
Low Emissions
Optimized Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) system reduces nitrogen oxide
(NOx) emissions by over 50%

Aftertreatment System consisting

of an Oxidation Catalyst and Diesel
Particulate Filter reduce particulate
matter emissions by 90%

Maintenance-free crankcase
breather separator

Series 60 Specifications
Configuration

Inline 6 Cylinder

Displacement

855 cu. in. (14.0 L)

17:1
5.17 in. (106 mm)

Stroke

6.61 in. (168 mm)

Weight (Dry)

2557 lb. (1273 kg)

Electronics

DDEC VI

www.DetroitDiesel.com

Compression Ratio
Bore

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SERIES 60

SERIES 60 power ratingS

Maintenance Intervals (Miles)

Maintenance Item

Cruise Power Ratings

Series 60 Engine Cruise Power Ratings

Severe-Duty

Short-Haul

Long-Haul

Engine Oil and Filter Change*

15,000

20,000

30,000

425 / 445 HP @ 1800 RPM

1450 lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

Fuel Filter Change

10,000

15,000

15,000

455 / 490 HP @ 1800 RPM

1550 lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

Valve Lash Adjustment

30,000

45,000

60,000

490 / 515 HP @ 1800 RPM

1550 lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

470 / 515 HP @ 1800 RPM

1650 lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

*Based on using Detroit Diesel approved lube oil and oil analysis program.
Severe-Duty: Less than 6,000 annual miles. Short-Haul: 6,000 to 60,000 annual miles. Long-Haul: Over 60,000 annual miles.

Standard Warranty 1
Warranty Limitations (Whichever Occurs First)
Item
Engine

Months
2

Accessories

Repair Charge to be Paid by Owner

Miles / Kilometers

Parts

Labor

0 - 24

Unlimited

No Charge

No Charge

0 - 24

0 - 100,000 mi.
0 - 160,000 km

No Charge

No Charge

Upon expiration of the 24 month warranty coverage, but within 500,000 mi. / 800,000 km of use, the warranty continues to apply as follows:
Major
Components3
1
2
3

25 - 60

0 - 500,000 mi.
0 - 800,000 km

No Charge

See your Authorized Detroit Diesel service outlet for a copy of the warranty parchment for complete details.
Includes Jacobs Vehicle Systems braking devices, 50DN and T1 alternators, if so equipped.
Cylinder block/head, crankshaft, main bearing bolts, flywheel housing, connecting rod assemblies, oil cooler housing, water pump housing and air inlet housing.

For more information, call 1-800-445-1980. www.DetroitDiesel.com

DDC-EMC-FLY-0006-1207. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Detroit Diesel Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2001.
Copyright Detroit Diesel Corporation. All rights reserved. Detroit Diesel Corporation is a Daimler company.

100% of Service Outlets

Normal Charge

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The DEF distribution infrastructure is in place. DEF is available from your

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