Product Information
Smooth and quiet in operation with unmatched reliability, all Shire engines are built to the highest quality standards laid down by ISO9001-2015. Extensively tested by dynamometers in a state-of-the-art Dyno test facility, the engines are run in and a full delivery inspection is carried out before dispatch to the customer. E P Barrus has a wealth of experience in custom building engines for specific end-uses, including the RNLI, MoD Navy, MoD Army, MoD Special Forces, HM Coastguard and most other professional users. The same exacting standards demanded by these organisations are built into every Shire engine.
| Type | 4 stroke water cooled diesel |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 88mm x 90mm |
| Displacement | 2190 cc |
| Max HP (ISO 3046/1) | 50hp @ 3000rpm |
| Peak Torque | 108lb ft / 1600rpm |
| Combustion | Direct Injection |
| Electrical System | Starting motor D.C. twin 12V 50 amp & 12V 240 amp alternators |
| Cooling System | Keel or skin tank |
| Lubrication System | Forced lubrication by trochoid pump |
| Gearbox | PRM150 Hydraulic |
| Reduction Ratio | 2:1 |
| Dry Weight (inc gearbox) | 280 kg |
Features & Options
| 12 volt electric start | Standard | Dry exhaust silencer | Optional | |
| Twin alternators | Standard | Dry Exhaust Hospital Silencer | Optional | |
| Electric stop | Standard | Flexible exhaust pipe with heat shield | Optional | |
| Heavy duty rails & flexible feet | Standard | Engine oil extraction pump | Standard | |
| Morse type cable fitting on speed & gear control | Standard | Wet cast iron exhaust manifold | Optional | |
| Centaflex flexible drive coupling | Optional | Deluxe control panel | Standard | |
| Low noise air silencer & cleaner | Standard | Shallow Sump | Optional | |
| Calorifier connections | Standard | 350 hour oil change interval | Standard | |
| Automatic belt tensioner for 240 amp alternator | Standard | 3.5 or 5 kW 230v Alternator | Optional |
Specifications
• 4 Cylinder Yanmar Marine Engine
• 50hp @ 3000rpm • Displacement 2190cc
• 350 hour engine oil and filter change period
• 12V 50 amp & 12V 240amp alternator
• Fully dyno tested
• Deluxe control panel with tacho and warning lights
Accessories Included
• Remote coolant header tank
• Stainless steel water injection exhaust elbow
• Electric stop solenoid
• Engine oil sump pump
• Primary and secondary fuel filter set-up
Warranty period is 5 years from the date of commission for private use and 2 years for commercial use
Warranty
This UK Limited Warranty provides coverage for five (5) years (or 2000 hours whichever
occurs first) for recreational users and three (3) years (or 2000 hours whichever occurs first)
for commercial users from the date of warranty registration. The warranty is for non-serviceable items. The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiry date.
Documentation
Shire 50 Manual
https://www.barrus.co.uk/media/3820/rdg603a20-issue-17-shire-38-40-45-50-canal-boat-manual.pdf
