Series 40E™ Engines

On-Highway Applications
General Specifications
Basic Engine 4 cycle / Turbocharged and
Air-to-Air Charge Cooled

Number of Cylinders 6 In-line

7.6LTA 8.7LTA
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 4.59 in x 4.68 in 4.59 in x 5.35 in
(117 mm x 119 mm) (117 mm x 136 mm)

Compression Ratio 16.4:1 17.2:1

Displacement 466 cu in (7.6L) 530 cu in (8.7L)
Fuel Control Fully integrated electronic controls
Fuel System HEUI fuel injection
Dimensions: (approx.)
Length in (mm) 44.69 (1135) 44.69 (1135)
Width in (mm) 27.72 (704) 27.72 (704)
Height in (mm) 39.61 (1006) 39.61 (1006)
Weight (dry), lbs (kg) 1367 (630) 1399 (645)

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Rated Power Output and Peak Torque
7.6LTA SERIES 40E 8.7LTA SERIES 40E
175 HP (131 kW) @ 2300 RPM1 275 HP (205 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
460 lb-ft (624 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 800 lb-ft (1085 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
195 HP (145 kW) @ 2300 RPM1 275 HP (205 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
520 lb-ft (705 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 860 lb-ft (1166 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
195 HP (145 kW) @ 2300 RPM2 280 HP (209 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
560 lb-ft (759 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 950 lb-ft (1288 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
210 HP (157 kW) @ 2300 RPM3 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
520 lb-ft (705 N•m) @ 1400 RPM* 860 lb-ft (1166 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
215 HP (160 kW) @ 2300 RPM1 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
560 lb-ft (759 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 950 lb-ft (1288 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
215 HP (160 kW) @ 2300 RPM2 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
620 lb-ft (841 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 950 lb-ft (1288 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
230 HP (172 kW) @ 2300 RPM1 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 RPM5
620 lb-ft (841 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 950 lb-ft (1288 N•m) @ 1300 RPM*
230 HP (172 kW) @ 2300 RPM2 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
660 lb-ft (895 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 1050 lb-ft (1424 N•m) @ 1200 RPM
250 HP (187 kW) @ 2300 RPM1 330 HP (246 kW) @ 2000 RPM4
660 lb-ft (895 N•m) @ 1400 RPM* 950 lb-ft (1288 N•m) @ 1200 RPM**
250 HP (187 kW) @ 2300 RPM2 330 HP (246 kW) @ 2000 RPM6
800 lb-ft (1085 N•m) @ 1400 RPM 1150 lb-ft (1559 N•m) @ 1300 RPM**
*EURO II On-Highway and not available in the United States 3
Governed at 2580 rpm
** Limited to a 30% load factor 4
Governed at 2200 rpm
1
Governed at 2600 rpm 5
Governed at 2280 rpm
2
Governed at 2400 rpm 6
BDC
Governed at 2100 rpmforManuals - specs - Bolt torques
From the library of Barrington Diesel Club https://barringtondieselclub.co.za/
 Series 40E
27.72 in 44.69 in
8.7 LTA 330 BHP 7.6 LTA 230 BHP (704 mm) (1135 mm)
1000
• 867 LB-FT
(1175 N•m)

Torque - LB-FT
950 LB-FT 900 700

Torque - LB-FT
(1288 N•m) • • 525 LB-FT
800 • 660 LB-FT (712 N•m) 600

• (895 N•m) •
700
• 500

340 600 400

•
320 39.61 in
330 BHP • (1006 mm)
300 (246 kW) 240
••
Power – BHP

280 220 230 BHP

(172 kW)
260 200

Power – BHP
240 180

220
• 160

200 140 •
120

1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 All dimensions are approximate. For complete dimensional information,
Engine Speed - RPM Engine Speed - RPM
refer to installation drawing provided by your authorized Detroit Diesel
Corporation representative.

Rating Explanation
Consult your authorized Detroit Diesel Corporation representative for the
rating that will apply to your application.

Power output guaranteed within 5% at SAE J1995 conditions.

Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

■ Belt tensioner — Polyvee ■ Air compressor — 13.2 CFM Bendix TuFlo 550
serpentine belt 16.0 CFM Bendix TuFlo 750
■ Coolant conditioner ■ Alternator — Delco 21 SI 12 or 24V
■ Cylinder liners — Wet replaceable ■ Alternator bracket — Various
■ Electronic control system — Engine mounted ■ Fan drive — Various
■ Fan drive — 15.1" height ■ Flywheel and housing — Various
■ Flywheel housing — SAE #2 ■ Front mounts — Various
■ Flywheel — SAE #2, 14" manual ■ Fuel filter —Various
■ Fuel filter ■ Oil pan, filter and dipstick — Various
■ Hydraulically Actuated Electronically ■ PTO adapter — SAE “B”, 11 tooth
Controlled Unit Injectors (HEUI) ■ Power steering pump — Various
■ Lube oil filter — Spin on full flow ■ Pulleys — Accessory drive C/S
■ Oil cooler — Engine mounted ■ Rocker cover — Side inlet
■ Oil pan — Rear sump ■ Starter motor — Delco 37 MT
■ Rocker cover — Top inlet (12 or 24V) Delco 42 MT
■ Turbocharger — Wastegate GT type ■ Turbocharger — Various
■ Water inlet — Various

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