BSO IIGrowth on the engine list - major clean-up at Volvo Penta

Erich Bogadtke

 · 16.06.2018

BSO II: Growth on the engine list - major clean-up at Volvo PentaPhoto: Morten Strauch
Emission type test passed: Volvo Penta expands its range of diesel engines for Lake Constance that are eligible for approval

TheEmission limits the Lake Constance Shipping Regulations (BSO) have been among the world's busiest regulations of their kind since their introduction in the 1990s. TheBodensee exhaust emission standard BSO II Synonym for clean engines. Volvo Penta can now expand its range of diesel engines that are eligible for approval. After passing the test, theMotor families D4 and D6 to the "clean men".

With thefour-cylinder enginesin the performance class from132 kW to 221 kW (180-300 hp) and are offered with reversing gear or Z-drive, dual motorisation is possible.

The bigSix-cylinderwhich are from 221 kW to 320 kW (300 - 435 hp) must be installed as a single. Regardless of whether they are equipped with a gearbox or Z-drive.

The completeList of all Volvo Penta engines with BSO II approval can be viewed at authorised dealers. They can also be found on the website of the Lake Constance district in the area Sport shipping. The route leads via " Boat licence " and " Authorisation ". Under "Information material" you will find a Petrol engine list and a Diesel engine list which can be downloaded as PDF files. The lists, which are regularly updated by the Friedrichshafen Shipping Office, contain all combustion engines from all manufacturers that fulfil the BSO Stage 1 and BSO Stage 2 emissions regulations.

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