For the nautical sector, Fpt Industrial boasts the Fpt G-Drive line with on-board power with a unit based on the “C16” engine.
From commercial to recreational applications. FPT Industrial presented its “G-Drive” product line, dedicated to onboard power generation, at two of Europe’s leading marine trade shows. This line was expanded for the occasion with a new unit based on the “C16” series engines and certified according to international and European standards, including IMO “Tier 2” and EPA “Tier 3.”
The group also complies with the “GB2” standards of the Chinese market and is based on units that mechanically reflect the characteristics of the “Cursor” series, starting with their compact design, dimensions aligned with those of smaller displacement units, around 13 liters, and reduced weight.
In terms of performance, it produces 390 kilovolt-amperes of power at a mains frequency of 50 hertz and 470 kilovolt-amperes at 60 hertz, while in prime power, i.e. at 1,500 rpm, it delivers 331 kilowatts of power, which increases to 397 at 1,800 rpm, with a ten percent overload possibility in accordance with ISO 8528. It is worth noting the possibility of integrating a wide range of optional features in order to meet the specific needs of the commercial application segment, starting from the heater block for use of the unit below ten degrees centigrade, up to the engine speed control system or the front power take-off.
Versions with a keel-cooling heat exchanger are also available, while a four-point installation layout is standard to speed up on-board deployment and reduce maintenance intervals, which are scheduled every 600 hours. It should be noted that FPT Industrial’s “G-Drive” line offers a wide range of on-board power generation solutions for both commercial and leisure applications, with displacements ranging from 4.5 to 16 liters, with generators operating at 50 and 60 Hz.
It’s no coincidence that alongside the 16-liter “Cursor” engines, FPT also tends to display the eight-liter, 700-cubic-centimeter “Cursor 9” engines, offered with power ratings ranging from 192 to 276 kilowatts, available for prime power generation.
These performance levels allow for maximum electrical outputs of 270 kilovolt-amperes at 50 Hz and 325 kilovolt-amperes at 60 Hz. In this case, to facilitate on-board installation, both the oil exchanger and the oil and water pumps are integrated within the engine layout, while the oil vapor separation circuit remains external for ease of maintenance. The list of optional extras is also extensive, ranging from various types of exhaust systems to electronic engine speed control and PTOs aligned with homologation standards.
The “G-Drive” range, with displacements of six liters and 700 cubic centimeters, is dominated by units based on the “Nef” series, available in both mechanical and common rail electronic injection versions. The “N67” series debuted in Hamburg in the Stage V versions, delivering 129 kilowatts of power at 1,500 rpm without the need for exhaust gas post-treatment systems. The on-board generator system offers electrical outputs of 150 kilovolt-amperes at 50 and 60 hertz, and can also be used as an auxiliary unit for starting pumps, further expanding the scope of application to vessels operating on inland waterways such as rivers, canals, and lakes.
The “Nef” range was also a prominent feature at the Cannes Yachting Festival in recent years, an event in which FPT Industrial participated at the stand of its partner and distributor Bimotor, presenting the “40 250E” and “N67 570 Evo” units. The first, exhibited with a 184 kW rating, 250 horsepower delivered at 2,800 rpm, features a three-liter, 900 cubic centimeter four-cylinder architecture. It is a lightweight and compact marine engine, ideal for meeting the needs of boats up to 12 meters in length, and can be customized for recreational, light, medium, and heavy-duty applications.
The unit uses a four-valve per cylinder distribution system with an electronically controlled common rail fuel system, allowing it to comply with international and European emissions regulations at power outputs below 130 kW without the need for post-treatment systems. The “N67 570 Evo” engine on display at Cannes delivers up to 419 kilowatts, or 570 horsepower. With a displacement of six liters (700 cubic centimeters), it stands out in its power class in terms of peak torque output and transient response. Components such as the oil cooler, oil pump, water pump, and blow-by system are integrated into the engine design for ease of installation. Oil and filter change intervals are up to 300 hours.
Title: Engine Fpt G-Drive: leader at sea
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