Make:
Deutz (Deutz AG, Köln, Germany)
Engine Family:
BFM 1012/E and BFM 1013/E series diesel engines
Model Variants Covered:
BF4M 1012/E, BF6M 1012/E, BF4M 1013/E, BF6M 1013/E; naturally aspirated and turbocharged (T), charge-air cooled (C/TCD) configurations
Production Years Covered:
N/A - exact build years not stated in the manual; covers the 1012/E and 1013/E production run
Engine Type:
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, direct-injection diesel, inline 4- and 6-cylinder
Document Type:
Workshop / service repair manual (digital PDF)
Target Audience:
Diesel technicians, fleet workshops, agricultural and construction equipment mechanics, DIY owners performing engine service and overhaul
Vehicle / Application Class:
Industrial, agricultural, construction, marine and stationary power units using Deutz 1012/E and 1013/E engines
Primary Advantage:
Single-volume factory-derived coverage of both 1012/E and 1013/E families, including E (electronic) variants and their specific service procedures
Key Features:
Specification data, checking and adjustment procedures, component repair instructions, complete engine disassembly and reassembly, and required special tools
Engine Mechanical:
Cylinder head, cylinder block, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, flywheel, housings
Valve Train:
Camshaft, tappets, pushrods, rocker arms, valves, valve seats and guides, valve clearance
Lubrication System:
Oil pump, oil filter, oil cooler, oil circuit, oil pressure checks
Cooling System:
Coolant pump, thermostat, cooling circuit, radiator and fan drive
Fuel System - Mechanical:
Injection pump, injectors, feed pump, fuel filter and lines
Fuel System - Electronic (E):
Electronic injection control, sensors and actuators for E-designated engines
Intake and Exhaust:
Air filter, intake manifold, turbocharger, charge-air cooling, exhaust manifold
Electrical and Sensors:
Charging system, starter, sending units, switches and wiring for engine control
Checks and Adjustments:
Valve clearance, injection timing, belt and drive tension, oil pressure - as stated in the manual
Component Repair:
Inspection, measurement and repair of individual engine parts
Disassembly and Reassembly:
Complete engine strip-down and rebuild procedures
Testing:
Compression, oil pressure and cooling-system checks
Special Tools:
List of specialized tools required for checking, adjusting, disassembly and reassembly
Depth Level:
Workshop-grade: step-by-step procedures with specifications and tolerances
Specification Data:
Engine dimensions, torque values, wear limits and service specifications as published in the manual
Parts Information:
Component identification and part-level repair guidance; no complete parts catalogue
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Design:
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, direct-injection diesel, inline configuration
Cylinder Configurations:
4-cylinder (BF4M) and 6-cylinder (BF6M) variants in both 1012/E and 1013/E families
Version Designations:
B = turbocharged, F = industrial engine, M = liquid-cooled; T and C/TCD suffixes denote turbocharging and charge-air cooling
Fuel System:
Direct injection diesel; mechanical injection on standard models and electronic injection control on E-designated models
Aspiration:
Naturally aspirated on base units; turbocharged and charge-air cooled on T and C/TCD variants
Engine-to-Transmission Interface
Standard Transmission:
N/A - engines are power units; the manual covers the engine, not a vehicle gearbox
Flywheel and Housing:
Flywheel, flywheel housing and SAE interface assemblies covered in the engine overhaul sections
Features:
Engine-mounted drive take-offs and flywheel-to-transmission coupling as fitted by the equipment manufacturer
Engine Protection Systems
Active Features:
Electronic engine control on E variants; over-temperature, low oil pressure and overspeed derating/shutdown signals on equipped installations
Passive Features:
Closed-circuit cooling, metal guards and shielding for turbocharger and hot exhaust components as installed by the equipment manufacturer
Ratings / Crash Test Information:
N/A - industrial engines are not subject to passenger-vehicle crash test ratings
Fuel Delivery:
Direct injection with mechanical governor on standard models, electronic control (E) on electronic variants
Aspiration Technology:
Turbocharging and charge-air cooling on T and C/TCD variants
Monitoring:
Sensors for coolant temperature, oil pressure, charge-air conditions and engine speed feeding the engine control or indicator circuits
Driver Assistance:
N/A - no driver-assistance functions; engine-side monitoring, fault indication and shutdown protection only
Service Intervals:
N/A - exact interval schedule not stated in the description; follow the maintenance chart in the manual for the specific variant
Fluid Specifications:
N/A - exact oil and coolant grades not stated in the description; refer to the specifications section of the manual for the engine concerned
Common Wear Items:
Filters, drive belts, valve clearance settings, injectors and injection timing, coolant pump and thermostat, turbocharger and hoses
Adjustments:
Valve clearance, injection timing, drive belt tension and oil pressure checks are covered as maintenance procedures
Special Tools:
Required service tools for the above checks and adjustments are listed in the manual
Brand and Model Background
Manufacturer:
Deutz AG, Cologne, Germany - established diesel engine manufacturer with a history dating back to the 1860s
Model Evolution:
1012 and 1013 series four- and six-cylinder diesels, later offered as the 1012/E and 1013/E generations with electronic engine control
Production Location:
N/A - specific plant location not stated in the description; Deutz engines of this family were produced in Germany
