Dimensions ( Unit : mm )

MARINE PROPLUSION DIESEL ENGINE

A B

G 6EY17W
374∼837kW（508∼1138PS）
C

F
E D

A'' A'
G : Minimum Height for Removing Piston

Model Rated Output Marine Gear A A' A'' B C D E F G

374kW YXH-500 2908 2154 615 1305 1813 620 682 349 1300
480kW
590kW YXH-500L 3092 2154 795 1305 1813 620 862 429 1300
6EY17W
749kW YXH-500 2908 2154 615 1305 1882 620 682 349 1300
837kW
YXH-500L 3092 2154 795 1305 1882 620 862 429 1300

Engine Specifications
Model 6EY17W

Type Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cyclediesel engine

No. of Cylinders, 6

Bore × Stroke mm 170 × 230

Total Stroke Volume lit. 31.3

Rated Output (at Flywheel End) kW (PS) 374 (508) 480 (653) 590 (802) 749 (1018) 837 (1138)
Rated Speed min -1 1350 1350 1350 1350 1450

Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise as viewed from flywheel end

Combustion System Direct injection

Lubricating System Fully automatic lubrication by pump equipped in engine

Cooling System Constantly high temperature cooling system
Starting System Electric starting motor

Dry Weight kg 3880

Marine Gear Specifications

Marine Gear Model YXH-500 YXH-500L
Reduction Ratio 2.53 , 3.04 , 3.48 3.57 , 4.07 , 4.48 , 4.96
Direction of Rotation Clockwise or Counterclockwise
Dry Weight kg 700 1667

Note : All Data Subject to Change Without Notice.

YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
Large Power Products Business
1-1-1,Nagasu-Higashidori,Amagasaki,Hyogo,Japan
Tel : +81-6-6489-8069 Fax : +81-6-6489-1082

Printed in Japan 001B0-G00191 2004 

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MARINE PROPULUSION DIESEL ENGINE 6EY17W

The Evolution of Reliability

World-leading technology meets unrivalled durability in 6EY17W.

Low Emissions in Compliance with IMO Tier 2 Regulations Ever greater durability and reliability
Yanmar’s proprietary fuel injection pump Core components such as the cylinder block
combines high injection-pressure and an original and major moving parts such as the crankshaft
injection nozzle design to miniaturize spray are engineered down to the minutest details
droplet size, which, when used with an advanced with functional design, utilizing 3D CAD and FEM
re-entrant combustion chamber design, realizes analysis. The wear-resistant properties of the
superior combustion for reduced NOx emissions specially cast cylinder liner combined with
and improved fuel efficiency. an exotic surface finish on the piston rings ensure Wear-resistant
This economical engine meets the NOx exhaust that durability and reliability do not suffer, cylinder liner
Advanced re-entrant combustion chamber design and piston rings
emission standards adopted by the International even under extreme high-output and high-torque
Maritime Organization (IMO). Proprietary high pressure fuel injection pump conditions. In order to achieve even higher output,
the engine is outfitted with optimal Functional design of core parts
high-performance accessories to mitigate the heat using FEM analysis

Large Displacement with Ample Torque and Power load of the various parts.

With a displacement of more than 31 liters, large

diameter intake and exhaust valves, and a high
pressure ratio turbocharger, and employing a state
of the art high-efficiency charge air cooler, the
engine displays superior combustion performance YXH-500 (standard reduction ratio marine gear)
over a wide range of conditions.
The large capacity of the high-pressure ratio The marine gear utilizes a weight saving aluminium case and realizes
turbocharger means that more than enough air is
High-performance superior rigidity in the marine gear through 3-D finite element analysis.
available for any load. Marine Gear With thought given to ease of maintenance in the engine room,
Combining a long stroke with Yanmar’s proprietary the gear components can be removed or installed without the need
fuel injection technology yields stable high torque, to separate the marine gear from the engine.
CFD simulation High-performance turbocharger
even under high-load conditions. of intake port flow and the new high-efficiency charge air cooler

YXH-500L (large reduction ratio marine gear)

Straightforward daily inspection and onboard maintenance
With a cast case and utilizing a bushless design, the YXH-500L
Side windows on both sides of the cylinder block marine gear provides reliability under heavy loads. Light-weight,
can be employed to inspect the main bearings or yet with transmission capacity suitable for high-output engines,
facilitate removal of the pistons. Individual cylinder Representation this compact, large reduction ratio marine gear is suitable for
of the cylinder block side windows
heads can also be removed to allow access to installation in tugboats.
each cylinder. Again, a major feature of this bushless construction is that there is
The engine also employs easy to use cartridge- no need to separate the marine gear from the engine to remove or
type fuel and lubricant filters. install the gear components, with maintenance man-hour savings
realized accordingly.