Cummins NT855-DM180 180KW 241HP Marine Diesel Engine
6-cylinder in-line diesel engine for propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges, supplied as the Cummins NT855-DM180 at 180 kW (241 HP) at 1500 rpm from 14 L.
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What This Engine Is Built For
MEP Power supplies the Cummins NT855-DM180 as a complete 6-cylinder in-line marine diesel engine of 14 L running a 140 * 152 mm bore and stroke. It is rated at 180 kW (241 HP) at 1500 rpm and develops 1260 N.m @ 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharged/wet exhaust manifold and water cooled, with a PT Pump fuel system. It is built at the Chongqing Cummins Plant and carries CCS/IMO Certificates. Typical duty is propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 1385 Kg and the overall envelope is 1453mm*947mm*1296mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 180 kW (241 HP) at 1500 rpm from 14 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of 1260 N.m @ 1500 rpm holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Turbocharged/Wet exhaust manifold induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to CCS/IMO Certificates, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 1385 Kg and envelope 1453mm*947mm*1296mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Published fuel consumption of ≤ 243 g/kW.hr makes running cost predictable.
Application Scenarios
- Main propulsion in a steel workboat
- Auxiliary and deck machinery drive
- Fishing vessel repower
- Harbour tug and pilot boat service
Who It Is For
- Shipyards repowering workboats and fishing vessels
- Boat owners replacing a worn main engine without changing the engine bed
- Marine service yards that keep exchange engines on the shelf
- Fleet operators standardising on one Cummins family across several hulls
Problems It Solves
- A vessel out of service earns nothing, and a mismatched replacement engine means new mounts, new couplings and weeks of yard time.
- Marine duty punishes engines that were never cooled for sea water service.
- Spare parts for grey-import engines are hard to identify years later.
- Identifying the right NT855-DM180 variant from a serial number takes experience; MEP Power checks the configuration before quoting.
Specification As Published
Values below are the published data for this unit. Where a figure is not listed it was not stated by the source data sheet; ask and we will confirm before you order.
| Model | NT855-DM180 |
| Type | 6 Cylinders in Line |
| Displacement | 14 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 140 * 152 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 1385 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 1453mm*947mm*1296mm |
| Engine Configuration Number | D092642MX02 |
| Manufacturing Plant | Chongqing Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power/Speed | 180 kW/241HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Standby Power | 198 kW/265HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Torque/Rated Speed | 1260 N.m @ 1500 rpm |
| Low Idle Speed | 575-650 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption (running speed) | ≤ 243 g/kW.hr |
| Certification | CCS/IMO Certificates |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Wet exhaust manifold |
| Fuel System | PT Pump |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 Starting Method: Electrical starting motor (12V/24V) |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ Engine |
| Cooling System | Sea water pump, Heat exchanger |
| Cooling Method | Water cooling |
| Rated Power | 180 kW (241HP) |
| Rated Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 6 Cylinders in-line |
| Prime Power | 180 kW/241HP |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 6 Cylinders in Line
- Displacement: 14 L
- Bore and stroke: 140 * 152
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Wet exhaust manifold
- Fuel system: PT Pump
- Compression ratio: 14.5:1 Starting Method: Electrical starting motor (12V/24V)
Quality Control
- Every engine is inspected by the MEP Power inspection team before it leaves the warehouse
- Engine, configuration and serial numbers are recorded and photographed for the buyer
- Genuine and OEM units are quoted separately so the buyer knows exactly what is supplied
- Warranty on genuine and OEM new engines and generator sets is one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first; parts and repair labour are covered for quality faults inside that period.
Use and Installation Guide
- Quote the model NT855-DM180 and the engine configuration number D092642MX02 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Check the gearbox reduction ratio and propeller match before ordering
- Confirm raw-water or keel cooling to suit the hull
- Commission with the exhaust system and sea water pump connected as supplied
- Keep the warranty terms in mind: one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first.
Customisation Options
- OEM and ODM builds, including your logo and company name on the unit
- Cummins engine customisation and modification to your requirement
- Mining and special explosion-proof builds
- Genuine or OEM parts specified on the quotation
How It Compares
| Compared with | What to consider |
|---|---|
| A rebuilt or used engine of the same rating | A rebuilt unit may show the same 180 kW (241 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same NT855 range | Moving up a frame size adds weight, envelope and fuel burn; specify the next size up only if the duty cycle really needs the headroom. |
| A non-Cummins engine of similar output | Parts and service for Cummins families are available in most markets, which matters more over ten years than the purchase price on day one. |
NT855-DM180 Questions
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