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Fred Thorne, Deere's director of engine marketing, explained that the company's decision to enter this market is based on several factors including Deere's experience in de- signing and manufacturing reliable, durable, heavy-duty diesel engines. "We plan to leverage our exper- tise and success in heavy-duty die- sels to help address the types of problems and concerns voiced by marine engine users we've inter- viewed," said Mr. Thorne. He also cited a moderate rate of growth in the market and requests from Deere engine distributors as ther reasons for the company's action.

Deere plans to begin testing its marine engines in fishing boats and a variety of workboats this fall. A network of marine servicing dealers is being established to support the engines. Mr. Thorne emphasized that these dealers will receive com- prehensive training on Deere ma- rine engines and will be served by the John Deere parts system—a computerized network of 11 region- al depots supported by a central parts distribution center near

Deere's corporate headquarters in

Moline, 111.

After showing the two prototype engines at various shows (a 240-hp, 7.6-liter, aftercooled, six-cylinder diesel with a Twin Disc marine gear and a 80-hp, 3.9-liter, four-cylinder diesel attached to a 20-kw Lima generator), designs have been re- vised to reflect customer sugges- tions. "We want to ensure these engines address the specific needs of the commercial marine market. And the best way to accomplish that is to lis- ten to those who will depend on these engines for their livelihoods," said Mr. Thorne. "Equally impor- tant is the feedback we receive from commercial boat manufacturers."

Although the company's an- nouncement marks Deere's official entry into the marine business, John

Deere engine distributors have been sending marinized engines to work on the water for several years. This means Deere will enter the marine market with several experienced marine distributors. Deere also brings 40 years of diesel design and manufacturing to the marine market.

KRUPP MAK

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Krupp MaK diesel engines have been utilized in a wide range of pro- pulsion and auxiliary power applica- tions, from pushboats operating on the inland waterways to large luxu- rious oceangoing cruise ships.

When American Commercial

Barge Lines (ACBL), one of the largest inland barge operators in the

U.S., decided to refit new engines aboard its pushboat M/V Bill Elm- er, three new Krupp MaK 6M 453 engines were selected. Since com- missioning, the three diesels, each rated at 1,800 kw (2,414 hp) at 600 rpm, have run for 45,000 hours in heavy fixed-pitch propeller opera- tion, with speed reduction and fre- quent load changes.

July, 1990

According to Krupp MaK, upon their latest overhaul, the condition of wear on the parts confirmed the excellent heavy oil capabilities of the model M 453 engines. The pis- ton crowns were exchanged after 36,500 hours, although their re- placement was not required. After 25,000 hours, the residual chromium layer still existed on the piston ring and the liners showed a wear rate of 0.01 mm per 1,000 hours of opera- tion.

In a recently delivered 220-foot

Canadian trawler, the Cape Adair,

Krupp MaK supplied the entire propulsion and auxiliary power package. The economic and flexible propulsion and power package in- cluded a model 9M 453C, rated at 3,300 kw (4,425 hp) at 600 rpm, for main propulsion and a model 6M 332 diesel, rated at 1,280 kw at 900 rpm, for auxiliary power. The flexi- ble system has three operating modes—(1) in sea operation, with- out the refrigeration system, ship's power is supplied by the shaft-driv- en generator (PTO); (2) in sea and trawling operation, ship's power is supplied by the shaft driven genera- tor (PTO) and power is supplied to the refrigeration system by the die- sel auxiliary unit; and (3) emergency operation with diesel-electric pro- pulsion, power is supplied for pro- pulsion (and the refrigeration sys- (continued)

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Locomotive Power 251 Plus Diesel Engines Bore: 9.0 In. Stroke: 10.5 In.

Number of Cylinders 6 8 12 16 18

Engine Speed (RPM) ! 100 1000 1100 1100 1100

Engine Gross (GHP) 1500 1820 3000 4000 4500

Horsepower (CV) 1520 1845 3040 4055 4565

NOTE: 1. Engine gross output complies with AAR and UIC classifications. 2. Other site conditions and ratings are available.

Marine & Industrial Power 251 Diesel Engines Bore: 9.0 In. Stroke: 10.5 In.

Engine Speed 900 RPM 1000 RPM 1100 RPM 1200 RPM 6 Cylinder Continuous BHP

Inline Overload BHP 1025 1125 1215 1335 1335 1470 1400 1540 8 Cylinder Continuous BHP

Vee Overload BHP 1455 1600 1620 1780 ™ 12 Cylinder Continuous BHP

Vee Overload BHP 2185 2405 2430 2670 2673 2940 2800 3080 16 Cylinder Continuous BHP

Vee Overload BHP 2915 3205 3240 3565 3560 3920 3725* 4100* 18 Cylinder Continuous BHP

Vee Overload BHP 3280 3605 3645 4010 4000 4400

NOTE: I. Continuous BHP conforms with DEMA or DIN site. Other site conditions and ratings are available. 2. Engine complies with major classification society requirements. *3, Consult engineering for marine applications.

Generator Power 251 Diesel Engines Bore: 9.0 In. Stroke: 10.5 In.

Frequency/Speed 50 Hz/1000 RPM 60 Hz/900 RPM 60 Hz/1200 RPM 6 Cylinder Continuous KW

Inline Standby KW 865 950 730 800 1000 1100 8 Cylinder Continuous KW

Vee Standby KW 1160 1270 1040 1140 12 Cylinder Continuous KW

Vee Standby KW 1730 1900 1560 1715 2000 2200 16 Cylinder Continuous KW

Vee Standby KW 2315 2535 2075 2280 2650 2915 18 Cylinder Continuous KW

Vee Standby KW 2780 3060 2500 2750 _

NOTE: 1. KW output at generator terminals, and based on DEMA or DIN site. Other site conditions and ratings are available. 2. Engine complies with major classification society requirements. 3. Specifications subject to change without incurring any obligation for equipment previously or subsequently sold.

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