"> Hanshin 6LH36L
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Hanshin

6LH36L

The Hanshin 6LH36L is a compact six‑cylinder, 2‑stroke marine diesel engine delivering 3120 kW at 600 rpm, designed for space‑constrained coastal and feeder vessels with IMO Tier II emissions compliance.

Hanshin 6LH36L
3120.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

6
Cylinders
360 mm
Bore
480 mm
Stroke
3,120 kW
MCR Power
600.0 rpm
MCR RPM
2-stroke
Stroke Type
Family: Hanshin Diesel EL · Tier: IMO Tier II · Fuel: HFO, MDO

Inspector Detail

Designation decoded

6 for 6 cylinders, LH for L-type H variant, 36 for 360 mm bore, L suffix for long-stroke. Specs: stroke 480 mm. Hanshin EL series.

Background

The 6LH36L is the 6-cylinder long-stroke version of the Hanshin 360 mm engine. A medium-sized engine of the EL series for coastal freighters.

Calculated metrics

Stroke To Bore Ratio
1.33

Inspector checklist

Running Gear & Tribology
  • Cylinder liner: 360 mm × 6, 480 mm stroke
  • Piston rings: Hanshin
  • Crosshead: bearing clearance
Mechanical Control
  • Camshaft: 6-cyl
  • Fuel pumps × 6
  • Valve clearance
Fuel & Sealing
  • Injection nozzles × 6
  • Stuffing box × 6
Turbocharger
  • Turbocharger: 1×
  • Scavenge air cooler

Logbook reference values

Parameter Expected Deviation means
Exhaust gas temperature after cylinder 330-405 °C at 85% MCR Spread >15 °C
Engine speed 180-320 rpm Load/governor

Common Failure Modes

Fuel pump wear
Symptoms: Power loss
Causes: Plunger clearance
Preventive: Replace plunger
Turbocharger failure
Symptoms: Power loss
Causes: Bearing/fouling
Preventive: Cleaning

Expert tips

  • 💡 6LH36L: S/B 1.33 — highest speed characteristic among the Hanshin 360 mm variants

Related components

Turbocharger (1×) Camshaft Fuel pumps × 6 Fuel filter

Classification & regulatory

IMO Tier II. Japanese regulations.

Reference content for inspector orientation. Always verify against manufacturer's manual, latest service letters and class society requirements.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

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