Rated Power: 209 HP @ 2300 RPM
Engine Type:I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore x Strock: 105 mm x 135 mm
Emission Standard: IMO II
CAT Marine Main Engine
Marine Main Engine is the power system for marine commercial propulsion engines. Caterpillar Marine Main Engine has C7.1, C8.7, C9.3, C18, C32, C175, C280, 3512, 3516C (all series names are written here), the engine power range is from 209 kVA to 5650 kVA.
All marine main engine engines comply with international emission standards, providing stable power supply for various types of ships such as work boats, tugboats, yachts, patrol boats, fire boats, etc. Carter marine power products are designed with great emphasis on reliability, stability and safety, etc. Performance, in line with international strict classification society certification standards, such as EPA, IMO, etc.
Caterpillar Marine Main Engine Performance, long-term durability, high fuel efficiency, simplified maintenance, and long overhaul intervals, Cat® Marine Engines deliver maximum productivity with minimal outlay.
For more details on our products and services, please contact the EMAC (Official Caterpillar Export Agent) sales and service team.
Advantages of Marine Main Engine
A 10 percent overload capability is available for a period of one hour within a 12 hour period of operation. Total operating time at the 10 percent overload power shall not exceed 25 hours per year. This power rating conforms to ISO 8528 guidelines.
Based on DCEC marine engines, Seamac provides fully integrated support at all stages of a new build or repower project, from vessel concept to installation, commissioning and sea trial. We work closely with partner suppliers, including gear manufacturers and system integrators to ensure proper engine selection, application and installation. Seamac, your reliable one-stop marine propulsion and power system solution provider.
Find Marine Main Engines by Series
This is the list of all series of CAT marine main engines.
C7.1
Rated Power: 261 HP @ 2500 RPM Rated Power: 298 HP @ 2600 RPM Rated Power: 317 HP @ 2700 RPM Caterpillar C7.1-ME350 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 105 mm x 135 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C7.1-ME400 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 105 mm x 135 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C7.1-ME425 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 105 mm x 135 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II
C8.7
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C175
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C18
C15 | 328 – 444 kW
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Explosion Proof Engine | 400 – 828 kW
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3512 | 1193 kW
3508 | 746 kW
3412 | 551 kW
3406 | 359 kW
C18 | 597 kW
3516 | 2000 HP
3512 | 1500 HP
3508 | 1000 HP
C32 | 1350 HP
C27 | 1150 HP
C18 | 800 HP
C15 | 595 HP
C13 | 520 HP
C9.3 | 416 HP
C7.1 | 217 – 275 HP
C7 | 255 HP
C4.4 | 83 – 111 HP
C2.2 | 66 HP
3516 | 2368 HP
3512 | 1424 – 1789 HP
C280 | 2530 – 3800 HP
C32 | 874 HP
C18 | 301 – 492 HP
C9.3 | 218 – 270 HP
C7.1 | 209 HP
C4.4 | 71 – 108 HP
3516C | 1230 – 2525 HP
3512 | 1044 – 1901 HP
C280 | 2214 – 2710 HP
C175 | 2428 – 2550 HP
C9.3
Rated Power: 280 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 310 HP @ 2100 RPM Rated Power: 355 HP @ 2300 RPM Caterpillar C9.3-ME375 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 115 mm x 149 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C9.3-ME416 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 115 mm x 149 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C9.3-ME476 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 115 mm x 149 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Emission Standard: IMO II
C18
Rated Power: 339 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 357 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 448 HP @ 1800 RPM Caterpillar C18-454 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 183 mm
Aspiration:TC & aftercooled aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C18-479 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 183 mm
Aspiration:TC & aftercooled aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C18-600 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type: I-6, 4-Troke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 183 mm
Aspiration:TC & aftercooled aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II
C32
Rated Power: 492 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 559 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 634 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 746 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 634 bkW @ 1800 RPM Caterpillar C32-660 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 12,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 162 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C32-750 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 12,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 162 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C32-850 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 12,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 162 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C32-1000 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 12,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 162 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO III Caterpillar C32-1000-1 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 12,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 145 mm x 162 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO Ⅲ
C175
Rated Power: 2428 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 2239 HP @ 1800 RPM Rated Power: 2550 HP @ 1800 RPM C175-16-3302 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 16,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 175 mm x 220 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II C175-16-3045 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 16,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 175 mm x 220 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II C175-16-3468 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 16,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 175 mm x 220 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II
C280
Rated Power: 2460 bkW @ 1000 RPM Rated Power: 2710 bkW @ 1000 RPM Rated Power: 3700 bkW @ 1000 RPM Rated Power: 4060 bkW @ 1000 RPM Caterpillar C280-8-3299 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar C280-8-3634 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II C280-12-4962 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II C280-12-5444 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II
3512
Rated Power:1044 HP 1600 @ RPM Rated Power: 1118 HP 1600 @ RPM Rated Power:1118 HP 1600 @ RPM Rated Power:1901 HP 1800 @ RPM 3512C-SS-ME1400 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type :V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock :170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement :51.8 L (3161 cu in)
Emission Standard : IMO II 3512C-SS-ME1500 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement :51.8 L (3161 cu in)
Emission Standard: IMO II 3512C-SS-ME1600 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement:51.8 L(3161 cu in)
Emission Standard: IMO II Caterpillar 3512E Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170 mm * 215 mm
Displacement:58.6 L / 3574 cu in
Emission Standard: IMO II-III
3516C
Rated Power: 1230 HP 1200 @ RPM Rated Power: 1305 HP 1200 @ RPM Rated Power : 1379 HP 1200 @ RPM Rated Power: 2525 HP 1800 @ RPM 3516C-SS-ME1650 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement :69 L (4211 cu. in.)
Emission Standard :IMO II 3516C-SS-ME1750 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement :69 L (4211 cu. in.)
Emission Standard :IMO II 3516C-SS-ME1850 Marine Main Engine
Engine Type : V-16,4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock : 170 mm * 190 mm
Displacement : 69 L (567 in³)
Emission Standard : IMO II Caterpillar 3516E Marine Main Engine
Engine Type:V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore x Strock:170.0 mm * 190.0 mm
Displacement :69 L (4211 cu. in.)
Emission Standard :IMO III