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in design. Each 17.7-meter (58-foot) long,
4.40-meter (14.4-foot) wide craft has a
steel hull. They can even accommodate
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to navigate the barges safely and accurately
around the lake district.
Tailored power is perfect fit
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engine distributor, for a custom power
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tugs to, we wanted responsive engines
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the engine and propeller for Bielik
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and are happy to work closely with other
experts to ensure the best performance for
the customer. I believe this is our strength.
And that ‘complete solution’ incorporates
advice, supply, installation, maintenance,
and service — all in one.”
Both tugs have twin PowerTech 6068TFM75
engines operating at 133 kW (178 hp) each,
supplying the power to drive two 4-blade
700-mm (27.5-inch) Michigan propellers.
“The engines, propellers, and gearboxes (set
at a 2.82:1 ratio) are perfectly matched,
resulting in incredible maneuverability and
sensible fuel consumption (13 liters per
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The RZGW crew is very pleased with the
performance of the new tugs, and the
engines. “Keeping the beautiful region
clean is quite a responsibility,” Kowalczyk
continues. “The new tugs, and John Deere
engines, are certainly helping them to do
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that approach, the success of the tugs is no
small wonder!
Engine distributor: Techbud Sp. z o.o.,
Zielona Góra, Poland, www.silniki.info.pl
Twins Bielik
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built to support maintenance barges.
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