Defense

Eight-Cylinder Diesel Engine

MT 881 for Heavy Military Vehicles,
735 kW (1000 hp) at 2700 rpm, 800 kW (1090 hp) at 3000 rpm

Dimensions and Masses

Engine Dimensions (LxWxH; H1) mm (in) Mass, dry kg (lbs) ➀

MT 881 1108x972x742; 292 (44x38x29; 12) 1400 (3086)
➀ Dry mass of basic engine configuration, incl. starter, generator and cabling. Oil capacity approx. 70 kg. Coolant
capacity approx. 100 kg.

L W

H
H1

Engine version MT 881 – 735 kW MT 881 – 800 kW*

Bore/stroke mm (in) 144/140 (5.7/5.5) 144/140 (5.7/5.5)
Displacement, cylinder l (cu in) 2.27 (139.7) 2.27 (139.7)
Displacement, total l (cu in) 18.2 (1117.6) 18.2 (1117.6)
Charging method Turbocharged single stage Turbocharged single stage
Intercooling Air/coolant charge air cooler Air/coolant charge air cooler
Number of cylinders 8 cylinders, V, 90° 8 cylinders, V, 90°
Cooling method Liquid cooled Liquid cooled
Injection method Common Rail or pump-line injection Common Rail, direct injection
Starting method Electric Electric
Lube oil system Dry sump Dry sump
Max. torque Nm (ft lbs) 3030 (2235) at 2000 rpm 3340 (2463) at 2000 rpm
Rated power kW (hp) 735 (1000) 800 (1090)
Rated speed rpm 2700 3000
* projected development; project related power settings on request

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Fuels
- Standard VV-F-800B DF-2 F-54
- Alternatives MIL-F-16884H F-76, MIL-T-83133D F-34
Other fuel types to be checked for compliance.

Lube oils
- Standard TL 9150-0063 / O-236, TL 9150-0080 / O-1178
Other oil types to be checked for compliance.

Direction of rotation Counterclockwise

Additional information on request.
Power ratings definition: In accordance with ISO 1585 (fan power requirement to be deducted)
Inclinations: Pitch 35°/roll 35°; any combination of the two inclinations must not exceed 35°.
Climatic conditions: Engines can be operated under ambient temperature conditions of -46°C in accordance with NATO standards. At temperatures below -20°C, oil
has to be preheated.

Engine Curves

Power (kW) Torque (Nm)

1000 3400 3340 Nm

900 3200 3030 Nm

800 3000

700 2800

600 2600
500 2400

1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 2200

Engine speed (rpm) 2000

1800
Specific Fuel Consumption (g/kWh) 1600
240
1400
230
1200
220
1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200
210
Engine speed (rpm)
200

190

1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200

Engine speed (rpm)

735 kW (1000 hp)

800 kW (1090 hp)

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