The Mercedes-Benz OM364 engine is well-known for its straightforward, unassuming, and dependable design. It lacks turbocharging and has a mechanical injection pump. For more than 20 years, it has been outfitted with CLAAS farm equipment. Generators, pneumatic compressors, small excavators, motor pumps, and other superstructures can all be powered by the motor.
Depending on the version, the OM364’s four cylinders can generate between 66 and 100 kW of power. The motor has a displacement of 3972 cm² and two valves per cylinder. It requires regular valve clearance adjustments and has an OHV mechanism with rods and a gear drive of the lower camshaft. Compared to competitors’ radial single-plunger models, all injection pumps have more resources and are less vulnerable to inferior fuel. In this instance, the general diesel lubrication system includes the pump. There is also a turbocharged version of the engine, which has the highest power and is further identified by the letters LA.
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Also called | OM 364 A |
| Production years | 04/1986 |
| Power output, kW at rpm | 85 at 2600 |
| Power output, hp at rpm | 115 at 2600 |
| Displacement, cc | 3972 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 1500 |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 97.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 133 |
| Crankshaft bearings | 5 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Fuel system | inline injection pump |
| Turbine | turbocharger |
| Cylinder head | OHV |
| Timing mechanism | spur gear |
| Timing | rocker arm |
| Cooling | water |
The engine’s comparatively low power, good traction, and economical fuel consumption are its defining characteristics. These engines were initially exclusively made for trucks. Low-speed mechanisms are easy to maintain because of their straightforward design. The engine resource can travel up to one million kilometers, subject to operating regulations.
For a variety of wheeled road and off-road vehicles, the engine can be installed separately or assembled with a gearbox. The Mercedes-Benz engine is perfect for driving cars, trucks, all-wheel drive vehicles, and tracked all-terrain vehicles through challenging road conditions.