Marine

DIESEL ENGINES 16V 4000 M53R/M53
for vessels with unrestricted continuous operation (1A)
EngineDimensions (LxWxH) mm (in)Mass, dry kg (lbs)

M53R/M53

2990 x 1850 x 2070 (117.7 x 72.8 x 81.5)

8950 (18938)

Engine withstand. gearbox

Dimensions (L1xWxH₁) mm (in)Mass, dry kg (lbs)

M53R/M53

4785 x 1850 x 2570 (188.4 x 72.8 x 101.2)

11085 (24438)* gear ratio on request

Typical applications: e.g. work boats, tugs, barges, ferries, governmental vessels
Optional equipment and finishing shown. Standard may vary.

Engine type
Rated power ICFN

Speed

16V 4000 M53R

16V 4000 M53

kW

1520

1840(bhp)(2038)

rpm

16001800 4)

16

16

No. of cylinders
Bore/strokemm (in)170/210 (6.7/8.3)

170/210 (6.7/8.3)

Displacement, totall (cu in)

76.3 (4656)

76.3 (4656)

Flywheel housing

SAE 00

SAE 00

Gearbox model, standard

WAF 763

WAF 863 L

Gearbox model, alternative
Optimization of exhaust emissions

1)(2467)

3)

ZF 7610
1)

IMO II/EPA 2/EU IIIAZF 7661
2)

IMO - International Maritime Organisation (MARPOL)
EPA - US Marine Regulation 40 CFR 94
EU - EU Nonroad Directive 97/68/EC2)
Recognitation througth the RheinSchUO (CCNR)
3)1492 kW with 1600 rpm available on request
4)
1600 rpm available on request
M53 - unrestricted continous duty with average load factors up to approximately 90%

IMO II/EPA 2/EU IIIA 2)

Fuel Consumption *at rated power

16V 4000 M53R

16V 4000 M53

199

199

l/hr

364.4

44.2

(gal/h)(96.2)(116.5)g/kWh* Tolerance +5% per ISO 3046, Diesel fuel to DIN EN 590 with a min L.H.V. of 42800kJ/kg (18390 BTU/lb)

Standard equipment
Starting system

Electric starter motor 24V, 2 pole

Oil system

Gear driven lube oil pump, non switchable oil filter, Centrifugal oil filter, lube oil heatexchanger, pump for lube oil extraction, opened crankcase ventilation

Fuel system

Fuel conditioning system with water separator, Fuel delivery pump, duplex lube fuel filter
with diverter valve, common rail fuel injection system with high-pressure pump, pressure
accumulator and electronic fuel injection with cylinder cutout system, jacketed HP fuellines, flame- proof hose lines, leak-off fuel tank level monitoringCooling system

Engine version for separate heat exchanger, gear driven coolant circulation pump

Combustion air system

Engine coolant temperature-controlled intercooler, turbocharging with 2 water-cooled
turbochargers, on-engineseawater-resistant air filters

Exhaust system

Triple-walled, liquid-cooled, on-engine exhaust manifolds, 30° discharge elbow, exhaust
bellows

Mounting system

Resilient mounts

Power transmission

Torsional resilient and off-set compensating coupling (Centa CX for D-Drive); Torsional
resilient coupling with bearing housing (Centamax for T-Drive)

Auxiliary PTO

Charging generator 120A, 28V, 2-poleEngine management system

Engine control and monitoring system (ADEC); engine interface module - EiM, engine
mountedEngine safety system

The scope of delivery for the engine fulfils SOLAS requrements for admissible surface
temperature and shielding of fuel and lube oil lines

Optional equipment
Starting system

Coolant preheating system; air starter

Oil system

Lube oil priming system, oil level monitoring, automatic oil replenishment system withbasic scope of monitoring, switchable oil filter with extended scope of monitoring

Fuel System

Switchable pre-filter with water separator in conjunction with switchable additional
secondary filter

Cooling system

Coolant-to-raw water plate core heat exchanger, self priming centrifugal raw water pump,engine mounted coolant expansion tank, raw-water connection for gearbox cooling

Combustion air system

Intake air silencer

Exhaust system

90° discharge elbow

Auxiliary PTO

Bilgepump (as secondary coolant pump), PTOs at free end of engine

Engine management system

Expansion In compliance with extended scope of monitoring (individual exhaust
temperature monitoring)Gearbox Options

Various reserve reduction gearbox models, elec. actuated, gearbox mounts, PTO for
hydraulic pump at driving shaft or at mediate shaft, trolling, trailing pump, propeller shaft
flangeClassification

ABS, BV, CCS, CR, DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK, RINA including necessary extensions to scope ofsupply.

Subject to change. | 3233291 | Edition 01/19 | ESM 2019-08.

Reference conditions:> The rated power of the stated diesel engines corresponds to 								ISO 3046-1:2002 (E) and ISO 15550:2002 (E)> Intake air temperature: 25°C/Sea water temperature: 25°C
> Intake air depression 15 mbar/Exhaust back pressure 30 mbar
> Barometric pressure 1000 mbar
> No power reduction at 54°C/32°C (increase fuel consumption: 2 %)Specifications are subject to change without notice. All dimensions
are approximate. For complete information refer to installation
drawing. For further information consult your MTU distributor/dealer.

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