Wärtsilä 26 Marine Engine

Engine Summary

  • Power Range: 1,950–5,440 kW
  • Speed Range: 900–1,000 rpm
  • Fuel Type: HFO / MDF
  • Cylinder Configuration: 6L, 8L, 9L, 12V, 16V
  • Max Power: 5,440 kW (16V26, 1,000 rpm)

Engine Information

Engine Family: Wärtsilä 26

Engine Type: Diesel Engine

Description

The Wärtsilä 26 is a medium-speed diesel engine designed for marine propulsion and auxiliary power generation. It is designed to provide efficient operation and reliable performance in continuous-duty applications. The engine is available in different configurations to suit a range of vessel types and power-generation installations. Its design supports integration into various marine applications, with specifications depending on the engine configuration and application.

Learn more on the official Wärtsilä website

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Specifications

  • Rated Speed: 900 / 1,000 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 188.7–193.4 g/kWh at 85 % load, 1,000 rpm, main engines (IMO Tier 2; depends on engine size and optimization variant)

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length: 4,387 / 5,302 / 5,691 mm (6L / 8L / 9L); 5,442 / 6,223 mm (12V / 16V). Turbocharger at flywheel end
  • Width: 1,960 / 2,010 / 2,016 mm (6L / 8L / 9L). Turbocharger at flywheel end. V-engine width: see Product Guide, Section 1.4.
  • Height: 3,435 / 3,494 / 3,494 mm (6L / 8L / 9L); 3,224 mm (12V / 16V). Measured from engine base to lifting point per transport drawing; not the engine’s overall height.

Compliance

  • Emission Standards:

    IMO Tier II (standard engine). Exhaust emission reduction solutions for stricter NOx limits are available; see Wärtsilä Environmental Product Guide.

Accessories

Standard Accessories

  • Lubricating-oil pump and filters
  • Fuel-oil pump and filtration system
  • Charge-air cooler
  • Turbocharger
  • Cooling-water pumps
  • Engine-mounted sensors and monitoring equipment
  • Exhaust gas manifold and insulation

Optional Accessories

  • SCR system for IMO Tier III compliance
  • Pre-lubrication pump
  • Jacket-water preheater

Warranty

Additional Notes

Engine specifications and performance may vary depending on engine configuration, application, operating conditions, and installation. Refer to Wärtsilä technical documentation for detailed operating, installation, maintenance, and service requirements.

Source: Wärtsilä 26 Product Guide, Issue 1/2018 (Sections 1.1, 1.4; Chapters 3 and 19).