MAN B&W Diesel V 48 / 60

Bore 480 mm
Stroke 600 mm
Speed 500 / 514 rpm
Mean eff. pressure 23.2 / 22.6 bar
Piston speed 10.0 / 10.3 m/s

The V-configuration engine - a joint development of MAN B&W Diesel and S.E.M.T. Pielstick

Engine type

500 rpm 50 Hz

514 rpm 60 Hz

Eng. kW

Gen. kW

Eng. kW

Gen. kW
12V 48/60

12 600

12 260

12 600

12 260
14V 48/60

14 700

14 305

14 700

14 305
18V 48/60

18 900

18 390

18 900

18 390


Specific fuel oil consumption 100% P V 48/60 180 g/kWh
Specific lube oil consumption V 48/60 approx. 1.0 g/kWh

Engine type

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Mass (t)
12V 48/60

9 550      

5 520       

4 910       

191
14V 48/60

10 870      

5 520       

4 950       

217
18V 48/60

12 870      

5 520       

4 950       

269


Engine Characteristics

  • Economy through:
    • Constant pressure turbo-charging,
    • Fuel optimised injection system with "economy plunger",
    • Pressure equalising valves,
    • High intensity atomisation,
    • High compression ratio,
    • Good prerequisites for heat recovery.
  • Heavy fuel oil compatibility and optimally mached turbocharging system components,
  • Reliability,
    • Durable valves,
    • Composite pistons,
    • Stiff casing of mono block design,
    • Individual cylinder jackets,
    • Cylinder liners with fire ring.
  • Ease of maintenance.

MAN B&W Diesel V 48 / 60