Hyundai releases new commercial engine

Hyundai SeasAll newly released L500 engine is a 12.7-litre six-cylinder model rated for uninterrupted use at full power. It has been designed with fuel efficiency as a central focus, as well as stable performance when heavily loaded, and to respond well to sudden load changes.

Hyundai says the robustly-designed L500 unit was specifically conceived as a heavy-duty engine with the ability to serve the professional and commercial market. It features an electronically-controlled fuel injection system which allows it to meet strict emission standards and to deliver heavy-duty power and torque over a wide range of engine speeds.

Allpower Marine, Hyundai SeasAll Australasian distributor, says that the engine is originally a crossover from Hyundai’s truck and bus division and durability has been achieved through innovations in more efficient cooling circuits as well as a corrosion-resistant design.

"The new L500 engine follows on from the recently released smaller 10-litre H380 that is rated at 380hp. This engine has proved popular in the domestic Korean market, especially with fishing boats," said Allpower Marine Business Development Manager, Mark Harrison.

Harrison says that the new technology is proving popular with customers.

"The L500 provides excellent value-both at the time of purchase and during operation. It is economical and clean running -- both attributes which will appeal to commercial users."

Coinciding with the release of the new L500 engine, Allpower Marine and its dealer network will now also supply Dong-I marine Commercial gearboxes with these commercial engines. Dong-I Marine is a specialist commercial marine gearbox manufacturer and produces gearboxes suitable for many commercial applications.

For more information, go to: www.allpowermarine.com.au