Iveco trucks like the Eurocargo and S-Way haul the line on European roads, and their engines are among the most powerful and efficient in every class.
For instance, its new CNG engine emits low NOx, zero lead compound and 95% fewer particulates compared with diesel, and the new 490 hp and 530 hp Cursor 13 diesel engines are Euro VI compliant.
Older engines like the Iveco 75E14 and 75E17 Tector have lower emissions standards but are immensely popular on the used truck engine market thanks to their reliability ratings and relatively long maintenance cycles.
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Iveco engines also serve agricultural, industrial, marine, railway, and power generation use cases, a testament to their versatility.
Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) manufactures today’s Iveco engines, currently the F5, NEF (in both 4—and 6-cylinder versions), and Cursor 9. Cummins made Iveco engines before FPT’s joint venture.
That venture sees FPT, Iveco and SAIC Motor produce F5, NEF and Cursor 9 engines in China with a €150 million investment.
Iveco engine variants
F1A
Providing a compact powerhouse for the Daily van range, the F1A engine pushes out 160 hp using variable geometry turbocharging matched with high-pressure common rail injection to maximise urban delivery performance.
F5C
Modern Daily vans benefit from the robust F5C’s blend of 180-210 hp output and proven reliability through its strengthened 3.0-litre block, enhanced by Euro VI technology for intensive delivery schedules.
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NED
Trusted across Eurocargo trucks and industrial applications, NEF engines blend 220-320 hp output with exceptional fuel economy through sophisticated twin overhead camshafts and four-valve cylinder heads designed for minimal maintenance.
Cursor 9
The Cursor 9 is at the heart of heavy-duty operations, with its 310-400 hp range driven by advanced waste-gate technology and second-generation common rail injection engineered for distribution and construction demands.
Cursor 11
Long-haul specialists rely on the Cursor 11’s impressive 420-480 hp output delivered through smart auxiliary systems and variable geometry turbocharging designed to optimise fuel consumption across extended routes.
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Cursor 13
Dominating the heavy haulage sector, Iveco’s flagship Cursor 13 delivers an immense 570 hp with maximum torque at just 900 rpm with diesel power – it’s Iveco’s flagship engine and one of the best in its class.
It also has zero-emission capability, generating 460 hp through stoichiometric combustion and three-way catalyst technology while matching diesel performance levels.
Summing up
Iveco produces some of the best ‘big engines’ for lorries and agricultural vehicles like harvesters and tractors.
Diesel is the primary power source, but multiple zero-emission technologies through its S-eWay Rigid and eMoovy platforms tackle urban and regional transport without diesel power.
Iveco is shifting to electrification, but diesel engines will remain crucial in the transition, and its used engines are as popular now as ever.
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