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The first IMO certificate for a large two-stroke diesel engine was issued by

Germanischer Lloyd on behalf of the

Danish Maritime Authority to MAN

B&W Diesel A/S of Copenhagen in

May. The engine is a 12K90MC model with a rating of 74,640 bhp tested in

Ariake, Japan, by MAN B&W Diesel licensee Hitachi Zosen Corp. For pow- ering an A.P. Moller containership, which was under construction at the

Lindo Shipyard in Denmark.

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Caterpillar Ships New 3500B

Marine Engines

Caterpillar has started shipment of the new, more powerful versions of its 3512B and 3516B engines. The new version of the Caterpillar 3512B and 3516B engines have a longer stroke than

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Perkins Adds To Engine Line

The latest additions to the 65 hp to 800 hp Perkins Sabre marine diesel engine range was recently unveiled and are available in North America.

The new Perkins Sabre M92 is a 4- cylinder, 4-liter naturally aspirated 92 hp engine.

The turbocharged version — the

Perkins Sabre M115T — develops 115 hp at 2,400 rpm.

The new engines replace the popular

Perkins Sabre M90/4.236, many of which have been in operation for decades. The engine is intended for commercial and pleasure applications.

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Deere Expands Powertech Line

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The Powertech 4.5L, Model 4045.

Enhancing its position in the maritime marketplace was the driving force behind John Deere's introduction of the

Powertech versions of its 4.5, 6.8 and 12.5 liter marine engines. The Pow- ertech line is designed for improved application flexibility, greater perfor- mance via better fuel economy and raised power ratings, and expanded horsepower range (from 75 to 450 hp).

It also, with the 12.5 L offering, marks the first time John Deere has ventured above 7.6 liters for marine applications.

The Powertech 4.5L, four cylinder tur- bocharged engine (pictured) offers 105 hp at 2,300 rpm, 120 hp at 2,400 rpm, 135 hp at 2,500 rpm and 150 hp at 2,600 rpm.

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Two-Stroke Engine Is "Emissions Compliant" 2Q Circle 220 on Reader Service Card

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