Volvo Penta D6 440 Inboard Diesel Engine

6 Cylinder, 5.5-liter diesel engine, Turbocharged, 12V or 24V DC system, Gears-HS85IV/HS85A, Stern Drive Available

Product Information

Volvo Penta D6 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 5.5-liter diesel engine with common-rail fuel injection, double overhead camshafts and turbo. It provides high reliability, exceptional fuel efficiency and low maintenance cost.

Engine block and head
- Cylinder block and cylinder head made of cast iron
- Ladder frame fitted to engine block
- 4-valve technology with hydraulic lash adjusters
- Double overhead camshafts
- Oil-cooled pistons with two compression rings and one oil scraper ring
- Integrated cylinder liners
- Seven bearing crankshaft
- Rear end camshaft transmission

Engine mounting
- Flexible engine mounting

Lubrication system
- Replaceable separate full-flow and by-pass oil filter
- Seawater cooled tubular oil cooler
- Oil level and oil temperature sensors
- Crankcase oil separator, maintenance free unit

Fuel system
- Common rail injection system, 2000 bar
- Electronically controlled central processing system (EMS – Engine Management System)
- Fuel pressure sensor that indicates clogging in fuel filters
- Single fine fuel filter of spin-on type, with water separator and water in fuel alarm

Air inlet and exhaust system
- Belt driven compressor with silencer
- Air filter with replaceable insert
- Crankcase gases vented into the air inlet
- Exhaust elbow or exhaust riser
- Turbocharger, freshwater cooled
- Loss of seawater alarm

Cooling system
- Thermostatically regulated freshwater cooling
- Seawater cooled tubular heat exchanger
- Coolant system prepared for hot water outlet
- Seawater impeller pump
- Engine mounted seawater strainer

Electrical system
- Marine alternator (12V/150A or 24V/80A) prepared for Puls Width Modulation (PWM)
- Automatic fuses for engine, transmission and EVC
- Auxiliary stop switch in front of engine
- Engine available as 12V or 24V
- Power connections and fuses co-located in one connection box on engine

Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)
- Fully integrates the engines, electronics and EVC features with Glass Cockpit
- Steer-by-wire
- Electronic shift and throttle as standard
- Low speed control as standard
- Joystick option for multiple installation
- Autopilot with Joystick Driving as option
- Dynamic Positioning System as option for multiple installation
- Support for Easy Connect app
- Maintenance Assistant with service alert

Drive
- Complete with transom shield, and installation components
- Max tilt angle 45° (adjustable)
- Protective aluminum anodes to prevent corrosion
- Built in kick-up function to reduce possible damage, in the event the drive strikes an underwater object
- Power Trim with one button operation in multiple installation
- Fully integrated water inlet and exhaust system
- Hydraulic gear shift system with low speed mode as standard
- Water in oil sensor
- Low oil level sensor
- Compatible with 12V or 24V
- H-series propellers, isolated to prevent corrosion and with line cutters as standard
- Water in bellow sensor
- Hydraulic trim and steering system oil filled at delivery
- Oil filter for improved service life

Option
- U.S.C.G./MED (SOLAS)

Specification:

• Product designation : D6-440 A
• Crankshaft power, kW (hp) : 324 (440)
• Propeller shaft power, kW (hp) : 311 (423)
• Engine speed, rpm : 3700
• Engine displacement, l (in3) : 5.50 (335.6)
• Engine configuration : in-line 6
• Aspiration : turbo, after cooler, compressor
• Rating : R5
• Dry weight with DPI, kg (lb) : 790 (1742)
• Propeller series : H2 - H10
• Ratio : 1.69:1
• Voltage : 12V or 24V
• Emission compliance : IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, US EPA Tier 3
• Speed range, kn : 25 - 50

Package includes:

- Volvo Penta D6-440
- Gearbox HS85IV/HS85A
- Starter/alternator
- Sea water pump, belt driven
- Belt guard
- Mounted air cleaner
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
- Wet exhaust elbow
- Key start/stop switch
- Button panel
- Harness for rudder angle and fuel level input
- Harness 12m