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8G60ME-C9.6

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39,200 kWPower
8Cylinders
600 mmBore
2,790 mmStroke
105 rpmMCR RPM

The MAN 8G60ME-C9.6 is an eight‑cylinder, low‑speed two‑stroke main engine delivering up to 39,200 kW at 105 rpm, featuring camless hydraulic cylinder units and advanced electronic control for Tier III emissions compliance.

Inspection

Inspector Detail

Designation decoded

8 = Zylinderzahl, G = Green Ultra Long Stroke, 60 = Bohrung 600 mm, ME-C = MAN Electronically controlled Mark C, 9.6 = Mark 9.6 Steuerungsgeneration.

Background

Die 8G60ME-C mit 2790mm Hub (S/B=4.65) und 8 Zylindern ist eine leistungsstarke Konfiguration fuer grosse Panamax-Bulker und mittelgrosse Containerschiffe. 8 Zylinder bieten ca. 33% mehr Leistung als die 6-Zylinder-Version.

Calculated metrics

Stroke to bore ratio4.65

Inspector checklist

Kraftstoffsystem
  • Spray-Pattern 600mm, 8 Zylinder
  • Cat-Fines: <15 ppm
  • VLSFO
Laufzeug und Tribologie
  • Laufbuchsen 600mm: Wear, BN
  • Kolbenringe: Thermische Verformung 600mm
  • Kreuzkopf: S/B=4.65, 2790mm Hub, hohe Seitenkraefte, 8 LI
  • Stopfbuchse: 8 Drainage, langer Hub
ME-Steuerung
  • HPS: 8 FIVA, hohe Hydraulik-Last
  • Mark 9.6
  • CCU
Turbolader
  • Groessere Einheit fuer 8 Zyl.
  • Reinigung
  • Spuelluftdruck

Logbook reference values

ParameterExpectedDeviation means
Abgastemperatur320-420 Grad C>25 Grad C Spread
Spuelluftdruck2.0-3.5 barTC
Zylindeloelverbrauch0.7-1.2 g/kWhBN
OMD<2.5% LELStopfbuchse

Common Failure Modes

  • Cat-Fines

    Symptoms: Wear

    Causes: Separator

    Preventive: <15 ppm.

  • Kreuzkopf

    Symptoms: LI, Klopfen

    Causes: S/B=4.65

    Preventive: LI alle 8000 Bh.

  • Cold Corrosion

    Symptoms: Wear

    Causes: BN

    Preventive: BN anpassen.

Expert tips

  • 8G60: Leistungsstarke Panamax-Konfiguration.
  • S/B=4.65 mit 8 Zylindern: Kreuzkopf priorisieren, 8 Saetze Ersatzteile.
  • 8 Zylinder ergibt laengerer Motor — Torsionsschwingungen weniger problematisch als bei 5-6 Zyl.

Related components

  • Turbolader
  • Spuelluftkuehler
  • Separatoren
  • Alpha Lubricator (8)
  • HPS

Classification & regulatory

IMO Tier II. ECA: VLSFO/Scrubber.

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

Documentation

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