Used truck engine prices vary dramatically based on several key factors. Low-mileage units under 300,000km typically command premium prices, while higher-mileage examples over 600,000km sell for considerably less.
Popular models like the Volvo D13 or Mercedes OM906 often carry higher prices due to consistent demand. Age affects value, too — pre-2015 engines cost significantly less than their newer counterparts.
Note: All prices listed below include 20% VAT and assume engine exchange (returning your old unit). Prices can fluctuate up to 10% based on mileage and market demand.
Volvo engines
Their D12A series starts at £3,300 for FH12 applications. Modern D7E variants fetch £3,900, while specialist TAD 720VE Penta units reach £5,400.
The versatile FL6 D6B180 EC99 sits at £3,300, making it popular for distribution work. Marine variants with gearboxes command £4,800.
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Mercedes powerplants
Atego-spec OM904LA engines retail at £3,600, with premium OM906LA versions reaching £4,740. The compact OM611 begins at £1,800, perfect for lighter applications. The proven OM366 non-turbo costs £3,300 and delivers reliable performance for traditional operations.
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Scania offerings
Current P230 units with DC9 specs fetch £4,800. Older P94 variants sell for £3,900, offering excellent value. Premium 124-470 DT12 units maintain strong residuals at £4,800, a testament to their durability and performance.
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DAF choices
CF75.310 Paccar engines sit at £4,200, with LF variants ranging from £2,400 to £3,300. Their CF65.250 Euro 5 costs £3,300, while the latest-generation Euro 6 examples exceed £4,500. Airport-sourced units often carry 15% premiums.
Renault options
Entry-level Midlum DCI starts at £2,100. Euro 4 variants reach £3,300, while their range-topping T DTI 11 460 commands £8,400. Regional delivery specification DXi variants average £3,300, balancing cost and capability.
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MAN selections
Their proven 8.155 costs £2,700 and offers solid reliability. Compact TGL D0834 units fetch £3,000 and are ideal for urban work. Larger 14.192 six-cylinder variants represent excellent value at £3,000.
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Perkins power
Industrial-focused Phaser engines cost between £2,100 and £3,540. Their popular 4236 costs £2,100, while turbocharged six-cylinder units reach £3,300. Specialist applications like sweepers often demand premium prices.
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Iveco range
The Tector 75 E18 starts at £2,400. Their 180 E24 Cummins-powered variant costs £2,700, while PTO-equipped examples command £4,800. Euro 3 models offer economical entry points from £2,100.
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Are engine prices going up in 2025?
Current market trends suggest strong demand for Euro 6-compliant engines, particularly in urban areas. Low emission zone restrictions increasingly influence purchasing decisions, though older engines remain popular for specific applications without critical compliance.
The price of used truck engines – for HGVs and light commercial vehicles – has increased by around 30% since 2020. However, those increases slowed between 2023 and 2024, so we don’t expect drastic price fluctuations in 2025.
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