Who made Gardener engines?

In the latter part of the company history, Brothers Hugh & John Gardner designed some of the longest lasting and fuel efficient commercial diesels of the 20th century, and just like Land Rover, a huge proportion of their output is still in daily use, if not for the original purpose it was designed for.

Where was Gardner engines made?

Manchester, England
Gardner and Sons Ltd was a British builder of diesel engines for stationary, marine, road and rail applications. The company was founded in Hulme, Manchester, England in 1868. It started building engines around 1895. The firm ceased engine production in the mid-1990s.

What is a Gardner diesel engine 8LXB?

The engine is designed for use with a fresh water closed circuit heat exchanger or keel cooler system. Still in high demand today, and used worldwide in yachts, workboats and the classic automotive industry. The Gardner Diesel Engine – 8LXB is fully supported with sales, service and spare parts.

How many liters is a Ford 8LXB engine?

This outstanding eight cylinder 13.93 litre engine is based on the renowned 8LXB engine but incorporates a turbocharger for extra power. It was produced for both the automotive and marine duty, and there are still many operating in both industries today.

How powerful is a 6LXB?

Gardner responded with the 6LXB vertical or 6HLXB in horizontal form putting out 180bhp amazingly with hardly any noticeable difference in fuel consumption. So talented was Hugh Gardner that thermal efficiency of this variant was a shade over 40% – a figure unmatched before, and maximum torque was developed at a staggeringly low 975–1100rpm.

Why choose a Gardner engine?

These English engines were famous for their fuel economy and reliability. Gardner manufactured industrial, automotive and marine propulsion engines from 42 h.p to 230 h.p the marine engines became very popular with Tasmania’s fishing fleet.