Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen presented the eight-cylinder version of its Series 4000 workboat engine at the Europort ship exhibition in the Netherlands which took place from November 3 to 6.
The long-stroke engine from the "Iron Men" range has been optimised to meet the needs of workboats. Specific consumption has been reduced to 195 grams per kilowatt hour and maintenance intervals for major overhauls have been extended to up to 34,000 hours, depending on output and load profile.
Thus Series 4000 now offers all configurations: 8V, 12V and 16V for the 746kW to 2,240 kW power range.
The new engine meets all current emission requirements such as EPA Tier 2, CCNR 2 and EU Stage IIIA, and is designed for compliance with emissions regulations expected in the future.
Vessels such as ocean-going tugs, inland waterway vessels and fireboats are the workhorses of the workboat world. The use of diesel engines in workboats varies enormously depending on the type of ship. Different applications impose different demands on the engine.
The "Iron Men" Series 4000 engines for workboats features the lowest possible fuel consumption, long maintenance intervals for minimum service life costs, and maximum availability and reliability.
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