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    FM ALCO 251F


    Power Range 764 - 3,060 kWb

    The Fairbanks Morse ALCO 251F engine is renowned worldwide for efficient and reliable power in the most demanding stationary applications. Featuring a durable cylinder head casting, this rugged ALCO engine option offers exceptional commonality of components, and affords high specific output with low specific fuel consumption.

    • Strong, durable cylinder head casting for increased life of critical components
    • Commonality of components
    • Well established workhorse engine to accommodate multiple applications
    • Known for reliability, high specific output and low specific fuel consumption
    • Quality iron alloy makes cylinder head resist high temperatures and pressures

    Fairbanks Morse is the sole OEM for the ALCO engine product line.

    ALCO Engine

    Engine Specifications

    Specifications

    • Cylinder Configuration: 6L, 8V, 12V, 16V, 18V
      Cylinder Bore-mm (in): 229 (9.0)
      Piston Stroke-mm (in): 267 (10.5)
      Cycle: 4 Stroke
      Displacement/Cylinder- L (cu in): 10.9 (668)
      Mean Piston Speed-m/s (ft/min): 8.0 (26.3) 900 rpm | 8.9 (29.2) 1,000 rpm | 10.7 (35.0) 1,200 rpm
      Fuel Type: Diesel

    Power Ratings

    • CYLINDERS RATING 900 RPM
      60 Hz kWe
      1,000 RPM
      50 Hz kWe
      1,200 RPM
      50 & 60 Hz kWe
      6L Continuous 730 870 1,000
      6L 2,000 hr/yr 762 906 1,043
      6L 2hr / 24hr 812 956 1,097
      8V Continuous 1,040 1,160 -
      8V 2,000 hr/yr 1,082 1,205 -
      8V 2hr / 24hr 1,142 1,275 -
      12V Continuous 1,566 1,740 2,000
      12V 2,000 hr/yr 1,630 1,811 2,082
      12V 2hr / 24hr 1,713 1,912 2,200
      16V Continuous 2,100 2,310 2,670
      16V 2,000 hr/yr 2,183 2,400 2,780
      16V 2hr / 24hr 2,310 2,540 2,937
      18V Continuous 2,350 2,600 -
      18V 2,000 hr/yr 2,450 2,714 -
      18V 2hr / 24hr 2,584 2,863 -

    Dimensions

    • CYLINDERS: L (Length) mm W (Width) mm H (Height) mm DRY WEIGHT TONS (Metric)
      6L 7,036 2,616 2,870 19.4
      8V 6,528 2,692 3,486 21.7
      12V 8,573 2,692 3,486 25.4
      16V 9,712 2,692 3,486 34.1
      18V 10,465 2,692 3,486 38.7


    Notes:

    All ratings subject to factory-approved application.
    Ratings are based on:
    -- 90ºF (32.2ºC) ambient temp.
    -- 28.25 in Hg (71.8 cm Hg) barometric pressure (min).
    -- 1,500 ft. (457 m) altitude (max). Standby ratings available.
    The kWe ratings are based on generators with nominal efficiencies of 96.2%.
    All dimensions and rating data given is for base load generator set.

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    Parts & Service

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    In addition to the defense industry, Fairbanks Morse Defense also works with the commercial industry. Our commercial customers can include municipal and nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, and international stationary power applications.

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