Top 4 Marine engine use for yacht

marine engine
The engine is like the "heart" of the yacht. The quality of the engine is mainly based on power and economy, that is, the engine should have good power, good acceleration and low fuel consumption. Of course, it is more important to see whether it has a good service network in China, no matter how good the engine is inseparable from the service, the following is an introduction to several major imported yacht engine brands, a brief analysis of their respective advantages and disadvantages, to provide you with some simple reference.

1. Swedish Volvo engine

Sweden Volvo engines were founded in 1927 - excellent overall performance and fuel efficiency, complete power system, light design, low noise, low vibration, every pure Volvo part is designed and developed together with the whole machine, easy to install and maintain. The after-sales service is first-class. The engine power range is 10~2000 horsepower.

Swedish Volvo engine

In January 2005, Volvo launched the IPS system, which is a truly revolutionary product patent. The system's R&D team won the 18th Volvo Technology Award and is currently the most advanced powertrain in the yachting industry.

Swedish Volvo engine

Merit:

Volvo's IPS propulsion system improves engine efficiency by 35 per cent, top speed by 20 per cent and acceleration by 15 per cent, resulting in a smaller turning radius and better cornering speed, which is more than 50% better than conventional propulsion. Fuel consumption is reduced by 30%, noise level is reduced by 50%, low exhaust emissions, and more environmentally friendly. It has a good service network in China. The Volvo IPS propulsion system is currently available for yachts from 40 to 100 feet.

Swedish Volvo engine

Shortcoming:

Due to the special structure of the IPS system, compared with the traditional structure, the cost of future maintenance will be higher, and it will be more troublesome for the shipowner to use.

Second, the German MTU engine

Founded in Germany in 1899 and acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 1960, MTU is now a subsidiary of the Daimler-Benz Group. MTU doesn't just manufacture diesel engines, its main business is to manufacture complete packages for end users.

MTU China

MTU has two backbone companies in China: MTU Hong Kong and MTU Engineering (Suzhou), which ensure the smooth operation of MTU in China. In order to cover the whole of China, MTU has branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao and Zhanjiang to ensure a more convenient service for customers in each region of China. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of MTU Asia (Singapore) and part of the MTU Group. MTU Hong Kong was established in 1993 to provide after-sales services for MTU engines for high-speed passenger vessels in Hong Kong. Today, the company has grown to more than 50 employees. They are not only dedicated but also highly experienced, responsible for the marketing, application engineering and after-sales services of MTU products in China, including Hong Kong and Macau.

MTU Engineering (Suzhou) was originally established in 1996 as an "MTU Service Center". It is located in Suzhou Industrial Park and has training facilities and maintenance workshops serving Chinese MTU customers. In March 2006, in order to meet the needs of MTU to expand its diesel engine assembly business in China, the company moved to a new factory at No. 9 Longyun Road (still located in Suzhou Industrial Park).

The new plant, which produces the MTU 2000 series engines for generator sets, is the third production site of the MTU Group. Equipped with computer-controlled engine test benches, an environmentally friendly paint shop, a quality control department and experienced experts from MTU Germany, the diesel engines produced at the plant follow MTU's exacting production and quality standards.
Today, with the efforts of more than 80 motivated and well-trained employees, including several foreign experts, MTU Suzhou has developed into a technology hub in China to support all of MTU's business operations. At present, it can meet the domestic after-sales quality.

German MTU engine

Merit:

As a supplier of land, water and railway propulsion systems and engines for power generation equipment, MTU has a worldwide reputation for high output, high efficiency, small size and long-lasting products. Yachts are currently mainly used for superyachts and yachts over 70 feet.

Shortcoming:

Although MTU is famous all over the world, its high price and after-sales cost also limit the vast majority of MTU's products to be used only in key fields such as warships, tanks, nuclear power, transport ships, and railway locomotives.

3. German MAN engine

Founded in 1758, MAN was the world's first manufacturer of diesel engines. The MAN Group is one of Europe's leading companies in the machinery and vehicle manufacturing industry, with annual sales of 16 billion euros. As a worldwide supplier of products and service systems for the means of production industry, MAN employs approximately 76,000 people in core areas such as diesel engines, commercial vehicles, industrial services, printing machinery, and some special areas of machinery and equipment manufacturing.

German MAN engine – the first to use the latest technology. For example, high-power fuel injection through a perforated nozzle. Or pressurization and air cooling, which, together with high pressure, ensures a low-contamination combustion process. MAN diesel engines are designed to be lightweight, powerful, durable, and have low power consumption, so they can be ready for work.

German MAN engine

Merit:

Compact structure, strong power, slightly lower emissions, high reliability. It is mainly suitable for medium and large yachts.

Shortcoming:

Subsequent maintenance costs are high, marine engines account for only a small portion of their market share, and use conventional propulsion technology. At present, there are few after-sales outlets in China, and the maintenance cycle is long.

Fourth, the United States CAT engine

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) was founded in 1925, and Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in Illinois, USA. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction machinery and mining equipment, gas engines and industrial gas turbines.

Caterpillar has invested in 17 production plants in China – with state-of-the-art power units.

American CAT engine

Merit:

The speed can be automatically controlled when the load is small or no load, and the engine speed can be automatically reduced and reduced. There are many after-sales service outlets in China, which can solve the after-sales needs of users in a timely manner. It is mainly suitable for medium and large yachts.

Shortcoming:

Although the engine equipment in other fields has excellent performance, in the field of marine engines, the traditional propulsion technology has been continued. High, noisy, high power loss. The market share is not high.