Engine: Baudouin 6F21 1000hp

Baudouin present the 6F21, a six-cylinder, 12.5-liter engine producing up to 1000hp, enabling a best-in-class power density in a very compact and light original marine design. This level of performance was achieved not by a single development, but by evolution in multiple technologies. The 6F21 includes a strengthened engine structure to withstand high torque and a higher cylinder pressure well over 200 bar. A two-stage turbocharger system is also fitted on the engine, along with two intercoolers, and a high-end common rail system, operating at 2200 bar. To keep the overall weight down, light materials have been utilized. In the 6F21 every part that can be made of aluminium, is made of aluminium. Cast iron and steel are only used when stress and temperature demand it. Flywheel housing, the oil sump, covers, brackets, supports, and even heat exchanger bodies are all constructed from light alloys. The end result is a high power and lightweight engine, but one that still promises a long life, with the robustness that Baudouin are known for. Every 6F21 engine also has optimized maintenance for low total cost of ownership, and complies with IMO II and EPA III standards, with IMO III and EPA IV following soon. The 6F21 delivers a genuine marine design with marine components, such as individual cylinder heads that make maintenance easy, even in the smallest of engine rooms. The fuel filters are mounted in the front to allow an easy and quick maintenance, and there is no need to dismantle any part of the engine in order to reach a component. The latest safe technology is also included as standard, such as double wall HP pipes, a protected rail, fuel leak sensor, and marine-approved components and monitoring systems. Like all Baudouin units, these are not ‘marinized’ truck engines, but specialized products designed for the challenges of working life at sea. The 6F21 is available in the two other duty ratings with continuous compact power. This includes best-in-class for power output at intermittent duty 815hp, and light duty 900hp. Overall, the Baudouin 6F21 is one of the best engines in-class for power density throughout all three duty ratings.

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