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Vetus Vetus M4.56 · M4. family: specifications, its industrial/tractor base engine, cross-referenced parts and where to buy them.

🚜 Base engine confirmed

The Vetus M4.56 is a marinized turbocharged Mitsubishi S4L2-T (4-cyl 78x92mm 1758cc 52hp); internals cross to Mitsubishi S4L2 part numbers. source

50 hp36.8 kW
1758 ccdisplacement
78×92 mmbore × stroke
4-cylcylinders
from 2010year range (approx)
Turboaspiration
📋 Full specifications 16 🚜 Industrial / tractor base 356 🔧 Aftermarket 16
Cheaper-part coverage · 6/8
🚜 Base engine ✓🌀 Impeller ✓💧 Raw-water pump ✓🛢️ Oil filter ✓⛽ Fuel filter ✓🌡️ Thermostat ✓➰ Belt⚓ Anode

A ✓ means at least one cheaper channel — aftermarket, the tractor/industrial base engine, or a standard component — exists for this engine in that category.

Second Alternator OEM option

The OEM parts book lists a factory second / extra alternator option for the Vetus M4.56 — not standard equipment. Use the kit or hardware below when fitting a house-bank / domestic alternator.

Fig 52 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ingFig 53 — M4.56 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ingFig 54 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 110 A, 1p., kielkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 110 A, 1p., keelcool- ingFig 55 — M4.56 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 110 A, 1p., kielkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 110 A, 1p., keelcool- ing
Part No.DescriptionIn figure
08-01335 Bedrading extra dynamo 75 A & 110 Wiring second alternator 75 A & 110 A Fig 53 — M4.56 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ing
STM9805 Set 2e dynamo 110 A Set 2nd alternator 110 A Fig 54 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 110 A, 1p., kielkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 110 A, 1p., keelcool- ing
STM9806 Set 2e dynamo 75 A Set 2nd alternator 75 A Fig 52 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ing
STM9857 V-snaar AVX10x1088la (spz) V-belt AVX10x1088la (spz) Fig 52 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ing
STM9858 V-snaar AVX10x1113la (spz) V-belt AVX10x1113la (spz) Fig 54 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 110 A, 1p., kielkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 110 A, 1p., keelcool- ing
STM9862 Motorbedrading (met aansluiting voor 2e dynamo) Engine wiring loom (with connection for 2nd Fig 50 — 9 M4.55 Motorbedrading en tussenkabels Engine wiring and intermediate cables
STM9863 Bedrading extra dynamo 75 A Wiring second alternator 75 A Fig 52 — M4.55 Tweede dynamo 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Interkoeling Extension alternator 12 V - 75 A, 1p., Inter cool- ing

Parts by section · 91 assemblies

The exploded parts diagrams for the Vetus M4.56, grouped by system. Open a figure for its callout part numbers and per-variant quantities.

Body

Fig 1 — Info M4.15 M4.17 Servicekit Service kitFig 10 — 24 M4.55 M4.56 PTO PTOFig 14 — 5 M4.55 Oliepeilstok Oil dipstickFig 15 — 4 M4.56 Oliepeilstok Oil dipstickFig 17 — M4.55 M4.56 Revisie pakkingset Overhaul gasket kitFig 22 — 90 Nm M4.55 M4.56 Motorsteunen Engine supportsFig 23 — 7 10 M4.55 M4.56 Turbocompressor Turbo compressorFig 24 — 10 M4.55 M4.56 Turbo smeerolie Turbo lubricating oilFig 25 — 8 M4.55 M4.56 Afschermkap 2016-04 <- Protection cover 2016-04 <-Fig 26 — 8 M4.55 M4.56 Afschermkap 2016-04 -> Protection cover 2016-04 ->Fig 27 — 3 M4.56 Olieaftappomp Oil drain pumpFig 28 — 10 M4.55 M4.56 Circulatiepomp Circulation pumpFig 37 — 2 M4.56 Bovenkap kielkoeling Upper cover keel coolerFig 40 — 0 M4.55 Zeewaterpomp, type 20 Seawater pump, type 20Fig 41 — 16 M4.55 M4.56 Zeewaterpomp, type 40 Seawater pump, type 40Fig 50 — 9 M4.55 Motorbedrading en tussenkabels Engine wiring and intermediate cablesFig 51 — 9 M4.56 Motorbedrading en tussenkabels Engine wiring and intermediate cablesFig 56 — M4.55 M4.56 Zenders + schakelaars Sender units + switchesFig 61 — OPTIONAL DUAL STATION CONTROL M4.55 Bediening, GAS Controls, THROTTLEFig 62 — DUAL STATION CONTROL M4.56 Bediening, GAS Controls, THROTTLEFig 73 — M4.55 M4.56 Verstuiverhouder Nozzle holderFig 89 — 9 M4.55 SOLAS Tilt kit Tilt kitFig 91 — 1 M4.55 SOLAS Motorverwarming Engine heaterFig 93 — M4.55 M4.56 Separaat gemonteerd oliefilter + brandstof- Oil filter + oil filter separately installed filterFig 94 — Frontside M4.56 Transportsteun Transport supportFig 95 — 6 M4.55 M4.56 Dynamo set 12V-140A Alterator kit 12V-140A

Cooling

Fig 2 — ø 50 M4.55 Servicekit, voor zeewaterpomp type 20 Service kit, for sea water pump type 20Fig 3 — ø 60 M4.55 M4.56 Servicekit, voor zeewaterpomp type 40 Service kit, for sea water pump type 40Fig 29 — 1 M4.55 M4.56 Warmtewisselaar unit Heat exchanger unitFig 31 — 15 M4.55 Aansluiting circulatiepomp, kielkoeling Connection of circulation pump, keel coolingFig 32 — 3 M4.55 M4.56 Thermostaathuis Thermostat housingFig 33 — 06-2009 <- M4.55 Slangen - koelsysteem, binnenwater 06-2009 <- Hoses - cooling system, coolant 06-2009 <-Fig 34 — 11 06-2009 -> M4.55 Slangen - koelsyteem, binnenwater 06-2009 -> Hoses - cooling system, coolant 06-2009 ->Fig 35 — 7 M4.56 Slangen - koelsysteem, binnenwater Hoses - cooling system, coolantFig 36 — 2 M4.56 Bovenkap interkoeling Upper cover intercoolingFig 38 — M4.55 Slangen - koelsysteem, buitenwater, zeewater- Hoses - cooling system, raw water, sea water pomp type 20 pump type 20Fig 39 — M4.55 Slangen - koelsysteem, buitenwater, Hoses - cooling system, raw water, zeewaterpomp type 40 sea water pump type 40Fig 42 — 15 M4.56 Slangen koelsysteem buitenwater Hoes cooling system raw waterFig 44 — 4 M4.56 Koelwaterpijp / dynamosteun, kielkoeling Coolant pipe / alternator bracket, keel coolingFig 58 — M4.55 M4.56 Instr. paneel model '22' voor motor met 2e Instr. panel model '22' for engine with 2nd alter- dynamo, kielkoeling nator, keel coolingFig 60 — M4.55 M4.56 Instr. paneel model '34' voor motor met 2e Instr. panel model '34' for engine with 2nd dynamo, kielkoeling alternator, keel coolingFig 84 — 06-2009 <- M4.55 Boileraansluiting, interkoeling, 06-2009 <- Calorifier connection, intercooling, 06-2009 <-Fig 85 — M4.55 M4.56 Boileraansluiting, interkoeling, 06-2009 -> Calorifier connection, intercooling, 06-2009->Fig 86 — 1 M4.55 M4.56 Boileraansluiting, kielkoeling Calorifier connection, keelcoolingFig 90 — 1 M4.55 SOLAS Impeller interkoeling Impeller Intercooling

Crankshaft & Pistons

Fig 6 — 1 M4.55 M4.56 Krukas + zuiger Crankshaft + pistonFig 64 — 7 M4.55 M4.56 Vliegwielhuis TMC60 Flywheel housing TMC60Fig 65 —  M4.55 M4.56 Vliegwielhuis TM345(A) Flywheel housing TM345(A)Fig 66 —  M4.55 M4.56 Vliegwielhuis ZF25 (A) Flywheel housing ZF25 (A)Fig 70 — 34 CRANKCASE M4.55 M4.56 Regulateur Regulator

Electrical

Fig 48 — 5 M4.55 M4.56 Startmotor Starter motorFig 49 — 6 M4.55 M4.56 Dynamo AlternatorFig 57 — 16 M4.55 M4.56 Instrumenten paneel '22' standaard Instrument panel '22' standardFig 59 — 30 M4.55 M4.56 Instr. paneel model '34' Instr. panel model '34'Fig 88 — 7 M4.55 SOLAS Instrumenten paneel MP10 Instrument panel MP10Fig 92 — 8 M4.55 SOLAS Veerstarter Spring starter

Engine Block & Head

Fig 4 — 8 0 M4.55 M4.56 Motorblok Engine blockFig 5 — M4.55 M4.56 Motorblok Engine blockFig 8 — M4.55 M4.56 Cilinderkop Cylinder headFig 47 — 12 M4.56 Expansietank voor kielkoelmotoren Headertank for keelcooled engines

Fuel

Fig 71 — 1 - 16 M4.55 M4.56 Brandstofleidingen Fuel pipesFig 72 — M4.55 M4.56 Brandstofpomp Fuel pumpFig 74 — 30 M4.55 Brandstoffilter Fuel filterFig 75 — 5 M4.56 Brandstoffilter Fuel filterFig 76 — 14 M4.56 Brandstofopvoerpomp Fuel lift pumpFig 77 — 18 M4.56 Brandstoftoevoer en retour Fuel supply and return

Inlet & Exhaust

Fig 16 — 4 M4.55 M4.56 Luchtinlaat Air intakeFig 18 — 11 M4.55 Luchtinlaatkast Air intake housingFig 19 — 15 M4.56 Luchtinlaatkast Air intake housingFig 20 — 7 M4.55 Luchtfilter Air cleanerFig 21 — 7 M4.56 Luchtfilter Air cleanerFig 30 — 19 M4.55 Kielkoelspruitstuk Keel cooler manifoldFig 43 — 6 7 12 13 14 M4.56 Kielkoelspruitstuk Keel cooler manifold

Lubricating

Fig 11 — M4.55 M4.56 Carterpan + oliepomp Oil pan + oil pumpFig 12 — 06-2009 <- M4.55 Oliekoeler 06-2009 <- Oil cooler 06-2009 <-Fig 13 — 06-2009 -> M4.55 M4.56 Oliekoeler 06-2009 -> Oil cooler 06-2009 ->Fig 45 — M4.56 Aansluitingen kielkoeler met oliekoeler (hy- Connections keel cooler with oil cooler (hydrau- draulische keerkoppeling) lic gearbox)Fig 46 — M4.56 Aansluitingen kielkoeler zonder oliekoeler Connections keel cooler without oil cooler (me- (mechanische keerkoppeling) chanical gearbox)Fig 67 — 6 M4.55 Oliekoeler keerkoppeling Oil cooler gearboxFig 68 — Loctite M4.56 Oliekoeler keerkoppeling interkoeling Oil cooler gearbox intercoolerFig 69 — 9 M4.56 Oliekoeler keerkoppeling kielkoeling Oil cooler gearbox keelcooler

Transmission & Mounting

Fig 63 — 9 M4.55 M4.56 Bediening, KEERKOPPELING Controls, GEARBOXFig 78 — 16 M4.55 M4.56 Verloopset saildrive 110S Adaptor kit saildrive 110SFig 79 — 19 M4.55 M4.56 Verloopset saildrive 120S Adaptor kit saildrive 120SFig 80 — 16 M4.55 M4.56 Verloopset saildrive 120SB Adaptor kit saildrive 120SBFig 81 — 13 M4.55 M4.56 Saildrive ZF SD10 Saildrive ZF SD10Fig 82 — 13 6 M4.55 M4.56 Saildrive ZF SD10 Saildrive ZF SD10Fig 83 —  M4.55 M4.56 Saildrive SP60 Saildrive SP60Fig 87 — 5 M4.55 M4.56 Aanbouwdelen hydraulische aandrijving Adapter parts for hydraulic propulsion

Valve Train

Fig 7 — M4.55 M4.56 Kleppen ValvesFig 9 — 9 M4.55 M4.56 Kleppendeksel + nokkenas Rocker cover + camshaft
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Category
Marine
Engine family
M4.
Year range (approx)
from 2010
Cylinders
4
Rated output
50 hp (36.8 kW)
Bore × stroke
78 × 92 mm
Displacement
1758 cc
Max rpm
3000
Continuous rpm
2500
Aspiration
Turbocharged

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