Engines
ENGINES
Uncompromised Engineering for Marine Engines
YANMAR marine engines set global standards in performance, efficiency, and endurance. With uncompromising engineering, our marine engines deliver cutting-edge technology as standard across the entire range. We focus on comfort, safety, and a low total cost of ownership, while delivering outstanding power and speed in demanding marine environments.
HVO-approved engine
Common Rail Technology
YANMAR uses advanced common rail technology to achieve the most efficient engines in their class. Learn more about this technology and Yanmar common rail engines.
5X Best In Class
YANMAR common rail marine engines set global standards in performance, efficiency, and endurance. Learn more about how YANMAR achieves 5x Best-in-Class.
Sailboat & Small Craft
YANMAR engines have become the global standard in sailboat and small craft propulsion. Bringing common rail technology to smaller applications, YANMAR exclusively provides the benefits of fuel efficiency, added power, and cleaner operation to deliver 5x Best in Class features.
Powerboat
YANMAR powerboat engines deliver responsive power, exceptional fuel efficiency, and unmatched reliability. With a customizable range of options and available for shaft, stern, and jet drives, our engines have proven to be the ideal solution for power applications.
Light Duty Commercial
YANMAR engines are built to deliver reliable and efficient performance. Available with multiple options and certifications; including SOLAS, semi 2-pole, high power alternators, NMEA connectivity, and more — to satisfy nearly any light-duty commercial application requirement.
Commercial Marine
YANMAR also creates heavy engines for larger commercial ships and high-speed propulsion applications. If you are looking for more powerful solutions like commercial fishing, super yachts, freight or cargo ships then our colleagues at YANMAR Commercial Marine can help you.
FAQ’s About Marine Diesel Engines
YANMAR offers a range of marine diesel engines for recreational marine and leisure use, including inboard and saildrive-compatible engines for sailing yachts and powerboats, with power outputs from 10 to 640 MHP.
Yes. YANMAR marine engines are specifically engineered for recreational marine and leisure vessels, including sailing yachts and powerboats. They are known worldwide for their reliability, fuel efficiency, durability, and long-term performance at sea.
Marine diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency, higher torque at lower RPMs, longer service life, and improved safety due to lower fuel volatility compared to gasoline engines.
Yanmar marine engines are available across a wide range of horsepower ratings, from compact engines for smaller vessels to high-output engines designed for larger yachts and demanding marine applications.
Questions and Support
Learn more by searching our FAQs or find your local dealer or distributor from our global network. Please feel free to contact YANMAR Marine with any non-technical questions by visiting our Contact page below.