Scania, the large Swedish manufacturer of engines for boats, trucks and industrial applications, just announced that it’s entering the North American pleasure boat market with two large 900- and 1,150-hp diesel engines. Both are fully emissions certified for the U.S. market, and both are designed for cruising and sport fishing boats.
The powerful and lightweight engines have leading power-to-weight ratios, according to the company. The 900-hp engine is a six-cylinder, 13-liter in-line version, and the 1,150-hp engine is a 16-liter V-8 (see picture at top). Both are built on a compacted graphite iron block and use a simple wastegate turbocharger. Scania does not use additional turbos or superchargers.
The resulting lightweight engine, combined with Scania’s proprietary Engine Management System and common-rail, extra high-pressure injection system, delivers impressive torque and fuel efficiency. The EPA has certified the engines to meet the Tier 3 Recreational standard for marine diesels.
Scania engines are designed to withstand the harshest marine environment with minimal wear. Their compact, modular and lightweight construction make them easy to install and maintain.
“Scania has built a hard-won reputation for exceptional products, coupled with first-class service and support in some of the most demanding markets in the industry,” said Al Alcalá, sales manager, Scania USA Marine. “With the launch of our new 13- and 16-liter engines, certified for the pleasure craft market, we now offer our customers in the long-range cruising and sport fishing segments unprecedented power and efficiency with reliability they can count on.”
To help the marine engines become more popular, the company has started Smart Support by Scania, a support and service network with more than 300 specialized service workshops worldwide, and a state-of-the-art logistics system ensuring 98 percent parts availability within 24 hours in North America. Read more:
