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PROPULSION and a slimmer submerged module. The gearbox and clutch ert Karlssen, Cimco test pilot and technician.

system are continuously water-cooled which means that you The gear box makes it possible for the operator to change can use the trolling function without time limit,” said Rob- from left hand to right hand rotation on the propeller by simply opening it up and switching the two gears. This more sophisticated electro hydraulically operated gearbox

Technical data – OXE 200 hp Diesel is water-cooled for operation at load. It makes possible a

Engine type:Diesel, L4 gear ratio communicated through the throttle that oper-

Displacement:2.0 L ates like a trolling gear; together eliminating over heating

Intake:Turbocharged, intercooled

Torque:415 Nm at 2500 rpm while simplifying continued low speed operation.

Power:200 HP at 4100 rpm

The use of the Euro 5 diesel combined with the stream-

Fuel:Diesel / EN 590, ASTM D 975 No.1 lined engine design reduces fuel consumption by up to 42

Weight:No.2. JIS KK2204, F54 & F75 percent. The result is an outboard unit of similar size and

Alternator output:350 kg dimensions to conventional two- or four-stroke petrol out-

Rig length:130 Amp board for the same power output that is also compliant with

Cooling:25” or 33” the emission regulations established by the Environmental

Starting:Closed cooling circuit

Protection Agency (EPA), European Union (EU) and the

Steering:Electric

California Air Resources Board (CARB) and is certi? ed by

Shit:Electronic Power Steering

Clutch:CANbus, Electro-hydraulic

IMO Tier II, EPA Tier III and RCD, according to Cimco.

Gear ratios:Hydraulic multi-friction plate

All that said; there are many other advantages born by

Dimensions (25” leg), LHW1.73:1 and 2.17:1 the OXE.

Dimensions (25” leg), LHW994x1880x678mm

Merging the current

GM EURO 5, in line 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with the lower unit required out of the box thinking.

OXE’s gear box eliminates beveled gears and transfer shafts, the weakness found in other outboards and inboards.

The commonly used dog clutch system used mainly on outboard systems has been substituted with more sophisticated electro hydraulically operated solution.

Credit: OXE

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