KBB

Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH · Founded 1948 · Bannewitz, Germany

Established as a state-owned enterprise in East Germany; privatized and reformed into KBB GmbH in 1990 after German reunification.

Series

M-Series

KBB's legendary vintage workhorse for inland tugs and auxiliary gensets, 1983 to the 2010s.

4 models · From M40 to M70
R-Series

KBB's extensively distributed commercial auxiliary standard, with uncooled casings for heavy fuel oil service, 1990s to 2015.

6 models · From R2-2 to R5-3
HPR Series

KBB's high-pressure flagship class for modern Tier II/III engines, in production since the 2000s.

4 models · From HPR3000 to HPR6000
ST-Series

KBB's current power-dense fleet, computer-optimized for eco-vessel Miller-cycle engines, since 2010.

7 models · From ST2 to ST27
K2B Class

KBB's two-stage flagship, pairing low- and high-pressure turbochargers for dual-fuel and gas propulsion, since 2012.

1 models

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