Scania debuted its Next Generation 13-liter marine engine to the North American market at the International Workboat Show earlier this month. This is the company’s most advanced marine engine, with increased performance and improved reliability.
The Next Generation 13-liter marine engine can deliver up to 30 percent more power and up to 8 percent lower fuel consumption. That translates to potential savings of up to approximately 1.7 gal of diesel per hour at full load operation.
This offering will start at 350 hp and go up to 1,050 hp depending on emissions requirements, application, duty ratings, and rated speed. This is the largest power range from a single engine platform in the current 13-liter class. This would also make the Next Generation 13-liter the top contender for best-in-class power-to-weight ratio compared to similar 13-liters on the market today.
A newly designed engine block, mono-block cylinder head, and rotating assembly (including crankshaft, pistons, and dual overhead cams) all make contributions to an engine that is built from the ground up with reliability in mind. Internal lubrication and cooling systems have been redesigned to reduce internal friction and provide better performance. The engine will have an updated engine management system providing new engine software that will deliver better performance and be E-machine ready in the future.
The Next Generation 13-liter engine will see up to a 7 percent reduction in CO2 compared to the current platform and is alternative fuel(s) ready. It is compatible with 100 percent HVO and up to 20 percent biodiesel delivering sustainability without sacrificing performance.