High-speed craft engines 175–530 hp | Authorized distributor in Taiwan
BUKH V8P-500
500 hp 6.6 L V8 diesel engine for high-speed craft, rescue boats and workboats.
367.6 kW / 500 hpRated output
3,000 rpmRated speed
S4Rating
578 kgDry weight
Features
Features
Duramax base, marinized in Denmark
Based on the Duramax 6.6 L V8 and marinized by BUKH in Denmark; according to the manufacturer, it is a compact, lightweight engine with a box-like design.
Operating modes and custom ECU
Combat mode, dual mapping and custom ECU software are available as options.
DENSO common rail with pilot injection
DENSO HP4 high-pressure pump common rail system with pilot injection to reduce combustion noise; electrically controlled variable geometry turbocharger.
Instruments and communication
Engine data on a 3.5-inch display, J1939 and NMEA2000 CAN communication, and a laptop-based diagnostics tool.
Hybrid version
A V8P hybrid version is available with a 25 kW @ 96V electric motor.
Specifications
Full specifications
| Cylinders | V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6.6 L |
| Bore × stroke | 103 × 99 mm |
| Rated output | 367.6 kW (500 hp) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Rating | S4 (special pleasure duty / special light duty commercial: full power max. 1 h in 12 h) |
| Max. operating hours per year | 1,000 h |
| Dry weight | 578 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.865 hp/kg |
| Compression ratio | 16.0:1 |
| Max. torque | 1,170 Nm @ 1,800–2,800 rpm |
| Fuel injection | DENSO common rail (HP4 high-pressure pump, G4S injection system) |
| Aspiration | Electrically controlled variable geometry turbocharger, seawater intercooling |
| Cooling | Heat exchanger cooling |
| Starting | Glow plugs; dual electric starter optional |
| Alternator | 12V; additional 24V alternator or dual alternator optional |
| Propulsion | Waterjet, shaft, stern and surface drive |
| Emissions | RCD II, IMO Tier II certified |
| SOLAS/MED | SOLAS optional; please confirm case by case where SOLAS certification is required |
Notes
- SOLAS is optional for the V8P; where SOLAS certification is required, please confirm case by case.
- Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer; please confirm with the latest manufacturer data when selecting.
After-sales in Taiwan | Hallmark Marine Co., Ltd. (BUKH authorized distributor in Taiwan)
Equipment selection, installation guidance and sea trials, scheduled maintenance and repair, and genuine parts. For parts enquiries, please provide the brand, model, serial number and vessel name. Warranty follows the manufacturer's terms and is decided case by case.
Equipment selection, installation guidance and sea trials, scheduled maintenance and repair, and genuine parts. For parts enquiries, please provide the brand, model, serial number and vessel name. Warranty follows the manufacturer's terms and is decided case by case.