Marine engines
D8 MG HE KC
7.7 litres
Displacement litres
7.7 litres
Displacement litres
7.7 litres
Displacement litres
7.7 litres
Displacement litres
7.7 litres
Displacement litres
- Durable engine design
- Ladder frame bolted to the engine block
- Electronically controlled common-rail fuel system
Volvo Penta D8 MG is available in two versions: 50 Hz, 1,500 rpm; and 60 Hz, 1,800 rpm. In-line 6-cylinder, marine diesel genset using common-rail fuel injection, overhead camshaft and a twin-entry turbo. Available in F and H class.
Features & Benefits
A comprehensive solution
The Volvo Penta Genset system offers a comprehensive solution for a ship’s onboard power requirements. It comes with an engine, generator and monitoring system, all tested and ready for onboard installation. The engine and generators are type-approved by major classification societies. The genset can be delivered with full classification certificates and can be classified in F and H classes.
Features & Benefits
Reliable performance
The engine’s durable design, featuring a ladder frame bolted to the engine block, provides high reliability. Its rigid in-line cylinder block, generously dimensioned crankshaft bearings, water-cooled exhaust manifold, and turbo contribute to reliable performance and strong power.
Features & Benefits
Designed for easy installation and service
Designed to withstand high exhaust back pressure, this genset is optimized for installations that require additional third-party emission control equipment. And it features easily accessible service points.
Features & Benefits
Optimized fuel efficiency with reduced emissions and noise
The common-rail fuel system contributes to optimized fuel efficiency. The control unit monitors several parameters which contribute to reduced overall fuel consumption and emissions. The common-rail technology helps reduce vibrations and noise levels.
Features & Benefits
Optimized load-taking capability
Together, the twin-entry turbo with pulse charging and the efficient speed control system provide optimized load-taking capability.
Features & Benefits
Marine Commercial Control System
Volvo Penta Marine Commercial Control System is an engine control and monitoring system designed for easy integration into the ship’s control system. All actions are displayed with text messages and logged in a non-erasable memory.
Technical data
Performance | D8 MG HE KC - 170 kWe | D8 MG HE KC - 198 kWe | D8 MG HE KC - 218 kWe | D8 MG HE KC - 250 kWe | D8 MG HE KC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement litres | 7.7 litres | 7.7 litres | 7.7 litres | 7.7 litres | 7.7 litres |
| Displacement cui | 470 in³ | 470 in³ | 470 in³ | 470 in³ | 470 in³ |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Control System | Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface | Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface | Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface | Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface | Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface |
| High-pressure fuel injection | Common-rail fuel injection | Common-rail fuel injection | Common-rail fuel injection | Common-rail fuel injection | Common-rail fuel injection |
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| Cooling System | Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling, Central Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling, Central Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling, Central Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling, Central Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling, Central Cooling |
| ProductSeries | 8 liter series | 8 liter series | 8 liter series | 8 liter series | 8 liter series |
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