Market Position:
Industrial and off-highway diesel engine platform for OEM equipment manufacturers
Target Audience:
Service technicians, fleet maintenance personnel, and DIY owners of Deutz 1013 Series powered equipment
Competitive Advantage:
Air/oil-cooled design eliminates coolant-related maintenance; robust overhead valve construction suits continuous-duty applications
Key Features:
Individual cylinder heads, direct injection, modular accessory drives, and widely used in construction, agricultural, and power generation equipment
General Engine Information:
Specifications, torque values, wear limits, and component identification
Cylinder Head and Valve Train:
Inspection, valve clearance, valve seat reconditioning, and head removal/installation
Cylinder Block and Liners:
Cylinder liner removal, installation, and wear measurement
Pistons and Connecting Rods:
Piston inspection, ring replacement, and connecting rod servicing
Crankshaft and Main Bearings:
Crankshaft measurement, bearing selection, and end float checks
Camshaft and Timing:
Camshaft removal, timing gear alignment, and valve timing procedures
Lubrication System:
Oil pump, oil cooler, filter housing, and oil pressure specifications
Cooling System:
Air/oil cooling fan drive, cooling air ducting, and temperature control
Fuel System:
Injection pump, injectors, fuel lift pump, and fuel filter servicing
Governor and Speed Control:
Mechanical governor adjustment and speed setting procedures
Electrical System:
Charging, starting, sensors, and wiring repair
Turbocharger:
Inspection, removal, installation, and boost pressure checks
Exhaust System:
Manifold and exhaust routing inspection
Engine Assembly:
Complete reassembly sequence and torque specifications
Engine Installation:
Mounting, alignment, and connection procedures
Diagnostic Procedures:
Troubleshooting charts and fault symptom diagnosis
Wiring Diagrams:
Electrical schematics for engine management and sensors
Special Tools:
Deutz-specific tool requirements and usage
Tightening Torques:
Torque tables for all threaded fasteners
Service Data:
Clearances, wear limits, and adjustment specifications
Step-by-Step Repair:
Sequenced procedures with component identification
Removal and Installation:
Component R&R instructions
Adjustment and Testing:
Measured adjustments and functional tests
Parts Information:
Part identification and Deutz part number references where applicable
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 Model:
BF6M 1013 E / BF6M 1013 EC
Displacement:
7.15 L (7146 cc)
Configuration:
Inline-6, four-stroke diesel
Aspiration:
Turbocharged (BF6M); turbocharged and charge-air cooled (BF6M EC)
Fuel System:
Mechanical direct injection with inline or distributor-type injection pump
Valve Train:
Overhead valve, individual cylinder heads
Firing Order:
1-5-3-6-2-4
Power Range:
Approximately 130-230 kW (175-310 hp) depending on rating and application
Rated Speed:
Typically 2100-2300 rpm, application dependent
Torque Range:
Approximately 800-1200 Nm depending on rating
Combustion:
Direct injection
Overall Length:
Approximately 1150 mm (dry, bare engine, application dependent)
Overall Width:
Approximately 730 mm
Overall Height:
Approximately 950 mm
Dry Weight:
Approximately 620 kg (BF6M 1013 E, bare engine)
Wet Weight:
Approximately 700 kg with fluids and accessories
Mounting:
Rigid or flexible mounts per OEM installation
Orientation:
Horizontal inline-6 installation
Engine Protection:
Low oil pressure shutdown, coolant temperature monitoring, and overspeed protection available per application
Emergency Stop:
Manual shutdown provision on OEM installations
Crash Ratings:
N/A - engine manual; not a vehicle crash-test subject
Thermal Hazard:
Exhaust and turbocharger surfaces reach high temperatures; allow cooling before service
High Pressure:
Fuel injection system operates at high pressure; relieve pressure before opening
Lifting Points:
Engine lifting eyes provided for safe handling
Governor:
Mechanical governor with adjustable speed control
Fuel Injection:
Direct injection with mechanical injection pump
Air Management:
Turbocharging with optional charge-air cooling (EC variant)
Diagnostics:
Mechanical system; fault finding by symptom and measurement
Electrical and Instrumentation
Charging:
Belt-driven alternator
Starting:
12 V or 24 V electric starting per application
Sensors:
Oil pressure, oil temperature, and coolant/cylinder head temperature sensors
Infotainment:
N/A - industrial diesel engine; no infotainment system
Oil Change:
Per Deutz maintenance schedule; typically 500 hours or annually under normal duty
Oil Filter:
Replace with each oil change
Fuel Filter:
Replace at scheduled intervals; water drain as required
Air Filter:
Clean or replace per dust conditions and restriction indicator
Valve Clearance:
Inspect and adjust at scheduled intervals (typically 1000 hours)
Injection System:
Nozzle and pump servicing per hours and fuel quality
Fluids and Specifications
Engine Oil:
Deutz-approved diesel engine oil; refer to manual for viscosity and API classification
Fuel:
Diesel fuel per applicable regional specification (EN 590 or equivalent)
Cooling:
Air/oil cooled; no liquid coolant required
Common:
Injection nozzles, valve seats, cylinder liners, piston rings, turbocharger bearings, and fan drive belts
Preventive Checks:
Oil pressure, oil consumption, blow-by, and boost pressure monitoring
Manufacturer:
Deutz AG (formerly KHD - Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz)
Brand Heritage:
German engine manufacturer with over 150 years of engine production experience
Series Introduction:
1013 Series air/oil-cooled diesel introduced in the mid-1990s
Production Location:
Deutz engine plants in Germany; localized assembly in various markets
Model Evolution:
1013 Series served as the basis for the later 2011, 2012, and 2013 series engines
Application:
Construction machinery, agricultural equipment, material handling, and generator sets