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VM Motori

VM Motori was founded in 1947. The Company is specialised in the design and production of diesel engines for a variety of uses.

Origins
VM Motori's engines were initially targeted towards the industrial, agricultural and marine industries. It was the development of a new range of state of the art, turbocharged diesel engines in the mid-seventies that saw VM Motori start to make a name for itself in the automotive sector.

VM Values
VM Motori's recognised design flexibility, coupled with the Company's ability to adapt to market fluctuations guarantees that the Company is able to respond quickly to market requirements. The broad product range offered and the design capabilities of VM's engineers make the Company an ideal partner for every diesel project. VM promises a quality product at a competitive price.

Company Philosophy
Research and innovation, flexibility and adaptability are the driving forces behind VM's activities. The high level of customer support guaranteed from the beginning of each project though to its conclusion ensures customer satisfaction first time and every time.

Click on a Model in the table below or here to contact one of our VM Motor Product Managers

SUN Series (Air Cooled), 700 Series (Water cooled)

Follow the SUN for Clean, Efficient Power!

The SUN Series is a complete line of 2 and 3 cylinder naturally aspirated and 3, 4 and 6 cylinder turbocharged, air-cooled engine models. These diesel engine are manufactured in Cento, Italy and over half a million engines are in daily use in construction/industrial and generator set applications in some of the harshest environments around the world.

The SUN series features a patented "Tunnel Cylinder Block" design for low noise and vibration from a compact engine design. This series features a "modular" design, which provides simplicity, flexibility and minimal inventory for superior parts and service support.

The engines in the SUN series were designed in the late '60s to fulfill the requirements of industrial machinery manufacturers. They have been continually updated to satisfy ever changing demands, and are well suited to a sector which, more than any other, depends on reliability, simplicity and durability. The basic technical concepts connected to the air-cooling system in the new generation of engines are combined with the use of extremely up-to-date parts which ensure technologically sophisticated performance.

EPA Tier I / EURO Stage I ratings are available from 29 to 170 horsepower at 1500 (50hz), 1800 (60hz) and 2300 rpm engine governed speeds. Additional horsepower ratings are available for other stationary applications.

SUN Series

Engine
type

No. Of
Cylinder

Total
Displacement (l)

Max Power
Kw/rpm

Max Torque Nm/rpm
*Stand-by power (kva)

Dry
Weight Kg

Emissions
Certification

2105

2L

2,0

30@2300

132/1600

245

/

3105

3L

3,0

44@2300

196/1600

312

/

3105T

3L

3,0

53@2300

233/1600

322

/

4105E

4L

4,0

57@2300

256/1600

385

/

4105TE

4L

4,0

75@2300

345/1600

389

/

6105E

6L

6,0

86@2300

382/1600

567

/

6105TE

6L

6,0

115@2300

544/1600

580

/

6105IE

6L

6,0

125@2300

588/1600

613

/

700 Series (WATER COOLED)

The Little Engine That Packs A Big Punch!

VM Motori offers a small line of water-cooled diesel engines manufactured in Cento, Italy, for Construction / Industrial & Generator Set applications. The D700 Series is available in 3 and 4 cylinder naturally aspirated and 3 and 6 cylinder turbocharged models. These engines feature a patented "Tunnel Cylinder Block" design, which provides low noise and vibration plus excellent fuel economy from a compact. It has excellent engine startability and wet replaceable cylinder liners for long engine life and rebuildability.

D700 Series engines are available in fan / flywheel, complete open power unit and generator set driver applications from 43 to 124 horsepower at 1500 (50hz), 1800 (60hz), 2300, 2600 or 3000 rpm engine governed speeds. All models comply with the current EPA Tier I / EURO Stage I nonroad emission standards and all are presently being developed for compliance with the forthcoming EPA Tier II / EURO Stage II requirements.


D700E Series

Engine
type

No. Of
Cylinder

Total
Displacement (l)

Max Power
Kw/rpm

Max Torque Nm/rpm

Dry
Weight Kg

Emissions
Certification

D703LE

3L

2,1

30,5@2600

147/1200

190

EC/EPA Stage 1

D703LTE

3L

2,1

46,0@2600

206/1800

196

EC/EPA Stage 1

D704LTE

4L

2,8

61,0@2600

290/1400

262

EC/EPA Stage 1

D706LTE

6L

4,2

96,0@2600

490/1300

373

EC/EPA Stage 1