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MaK M43C

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6L, 7L, 8L, 9L, 12V, 16VCylinders
430 mmBore
610 mmStroke
4,800-10,800 kW (6-9L, 12V, 16V)Capacity
HFO / VLSFO / MGOMedium
Specifications

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SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption)175–178 g/kWh (HFO optimized)
Lube Oil Consumption0.6 g/kWh standard; 0.3 g/kWh optional
Engine Type4-stroke turbocharged intercooled non-reversible with direct injection
Cylinder Block MaterialNodular cast iron (Kugelgraphitguss)
Turbocharger Maintenance Interval15,000 operating hours (inspection/cleaning)
Per-Cylinder Power Output~700–760 kW/cylinder
Engine Centre Distance3400 mm
Charge Air CoolerCast casing with 40% increased base area for turbocharger mounting
Type4-Stroke Medium-Speed Trunk Piston Engine
Sfoc g (kWh)176
TierIMO Tier II
Drive TypeGearbox + CPP or Generator
ConstructionTrunk piston, inline or V, conventional fuel injection or CR
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Service notes

Cat/MaK intervals: Oil change 500-1,000 hrs, Injectors 8,000-12,000 hrs, Piston 18,000-24,000 hrs, Top overhaul 24,000 hrs, Major overhaul 48,000 hrs.

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