Fiat Powertrain Technologies Industrial is an Italian engine, axle, and transmission

manufacturer. The company is a conglomeration of all the engine, transmission, and

axle activities from Iveco, Case IH, and New Holland, bringing together 150 years of
experience, while expanding the technological knowledge and capacity each offered
individually.
FPT Industrial builds a broad range of diesel engines for such applications as on-road
trucks, agriculture, construction, marine, and power generation. The engines range
from 2.0 liters to as big as 20 liters. The company also offers several engines designed
to run on natural gas and bio-methane. There is a broad range of oil-burners offered in
the on-road segment, the largest powerplant being the Cursor 13, a 12.9L I-6 that
produces 571 hp and 1,844 lb-ft of torque and meets Euro VI emissions standards
thanks to its dynamic ECM.

Photo 2/10   |   FPT Industrial’s Cursor 13 uses an aluminum flywheel housing.

The C13’s processor is engineered to ensure every internal engine part and supporting
system works at its peak efficiency. The ECM controls the electronic common-rail
fuel injection system for each cylinder independently for superior injection quality.
Injection control helps manage engine and fuel temperatures, as well as promote
balanced torque production. Further enhancing engine performance is an ECM-
controlled variable-geometry turbocharger, which, in addition to boost, also
pressurizes the cylinders during engine braking.
In order for any engine to perform at its peak potential for an entire lifespan, it needs a
robust architecture. FPT’s new engine is founded on a strong block and sub-block
made of stabilized cast-iron. Inside the casting are a micro-alloy steel crankshaft and
balancing mass that are supported by seven main bearings. The main- and rod-bearing
journals are induction-tempered for strength. At the end of the micro-alloy pressed-
steel connecting rods are hypereutectic aluminum-alloy pistons. These slugs are
designed with a cooling tunnel and a circular bowl that promotes swirl and improves
fuel distribution in the cylinder to provide the greatest efficiency.
Mounted on top of the block is a nickel-stabilized, cast-iron, one-piece cylinder head,
which features four valves per cylinder that are actuated by roller rocker arms and an
overhead camshaft. The case-hardened steel camshaft has three lobes per cylinder
(intake, exhaust, and injection) and is secured with seven journals. The cam’s
injection lobes actuate unit pump injectors (nozzle and pump in a single unit) that are
electronically controlled by the ECM. The camshaft’s timing comes from gears
mounted at the back of the engine. This configuration increases durability and reduces
any torsional effects.