MTU Friedrichshafen: Engines and System Engineering

MTU Friedrichshafen is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of large diesel engines and complete drive systems. Diesel engines in the 116 to 9,000 kW (158 to 12,250 HP) power range are manufactured for marine propulsion, heavy vehicles, power generation and railroad applications.

Through its latest development, Series 8000, MTU sets new standards in the sector of large diesel engines. With a power of 9,000kW (12,250HP), the new 20V 8000 is the most innovative and technically-advanced engine of its power class.

The new Series 2000 and 4000 engines in the 330 up to 3,010 kW (449 to 4,094 HP) power range were jointly developed with the American cooperation partner Detroit Diesel Corporation.

MTU's main concern in the development phase is on designing high-power-concentration engines combining compactness and accessory integration with special durability.
In the Series 4000 engines developed jointly with DDC, MTU - as the first large-engine manufacturer in the world - introduced the Common-Rail Injection System as standard equipment. It was the result of co-operation with the MTU subsidiary, L'Orange, which can be counted among the world's leading manufacturers of injection systems for large engines.

MTU supplies not only the engines but functions, especially for ship construction, as general contractor for complete propulsion systems, thus securing a strong market position worldwide, especially for naval ships.

A strong market position is also shown for mega yachts (longer than 30 meters). Nowhere in the world has any company supplied more propulsion units for these crafts.

In the markets for rail vehicles and for heavy vehicles, MTU long ago secured a firm place with their customer-tailored system solutions.

Our sales program for electric power generation covers much more than diesel engines, gas engines and gas turbines. We also supply complete systems and plant packages. And of course, as a prime power contractor, MTU will also take over responsibility for entire power generation stations if required.

MTU Friedrichshafen traditionally also develops complete drive systems for the tracked-vehicle sector.

The MTU diesel engine program is complemented by electronic monitoring and control systems and combined diesel engine and gas turbine propulsion systems.

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