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9LM25E-GS-60Hz

The MaK 9LM25E‑GS is a medium‑speed, 9‑cylinder inline diesel engine coupled to an integrated generator set delivering up to ~2 700 kW (≈3 300 kVA) at 60 Hz, designed for high‑power auxiliary applications with optional SCR for IMO Tier III emissions.

MaK (Caterpillar) 9LM25E-GS-60Hz
2835.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

9
Cylinders
255 mm
Bore
400 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Hubvolumen (6M25) 122 Liter / 122000 cc
Spezifischer Brennstoffverbrauch (SFOC) 183-184 g/kW
Zylinderzahl 6, 8 or 9 inline cylinders
Kurbelwellendrehzahl 720-750 U/min
Zylinderleistung 300-333 kW per cylinder
Bauart 4-Takt Diesel-Langhuber mit Turbolader (SCR-Ausfuehrung verfuegbar)
Komponentenreduktion ca. 40% weniger Komponenten als Vorgaengerserie
power kw 2835
rpm 900
fuel type HFO/MDO
configuration L
genset kw 2693
genset kva 3366
frequency hz 60

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Common failures & inspection points

Cylinder liner wear and overheating

Inspect cylinder liner for wear and cracks; cooling system function check

Piston ring wear and carbonization (carbon deposits)

Rauchentwicklung beobachten; Kolbenkraft-Messung; Kompressionspruefung

Fuel injector fouling and fuel carbon

Einspritzdruck / Sprayform pruefung; Brennstoff-Filterbestand; Brennstoffpolitur ggf. notwendig

Turbocharger damage from high exhaust backpressure

Abgasdruck-Messung; Verdichter/Turbinen-Sichtpruefung; OEM-spezifische Oelwechsel-Intervalle beachten

Valve timing problems and inlet/outlet valve deposits

Ventilspiel + Ventilsitz-Verschlei pruefung; Einlass/Auslassventil-Reinigung; Dichtsitzpruefung

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