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Commercial Propulsion Engines

Engine uptime is critical for you, your crew, your clients and your bottom line. Industry-leading technology allows Caterpillar to create the most reliable commercial engines for a variety of applications. From tugs and container vessels to sport fishers, Cat marine engines have demonstrated their efficiency throughout the years. With remarkable reliability and durability, these engines will exceed your expectations for decades to come.

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C7.1

Power Range
280 bhp - 425 bhp (209 bkW - 317 bkW)
Speed Range
2300 - 2700 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, RCD II, China II
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C9.3

Power Range
375-476 bhp (280 - 355 bkW)
Speed Range
1800 - 2300 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, U.S. EPA Tier 3, China Stage II
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C12

Power Range
340-490 bhp (254-366 bkW)
Speed Range
1800-2300 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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C18

Power Range
454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
Speed Range
1500 - 2100 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
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C32

Power Range
660 - 1600 bhp (492 - 1193 bkW)
Speed Range
1600 - 2300 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3/ Tier 4, IMO II/III, EU Stage V
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3512C

Power Range
1281 - 2552 bhp
Speed Range
1200 - 1800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, China Stage II
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3516C

Power Range
2000-3385 bhp (1492-2525 bkW)
Speed Range
1200-1800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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3512E

Power Range
1341-2550 bhp (1000-1902 bkW)
Speed Range
1600 - 1800 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III, EU Stage 5
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3516E

Power Range
2501-3386 bhp (1865-2525 bkW)
Speed Range
1600 - 1800 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II, IMO III, IMO II/III switchable
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C280-6

Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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C280-8

Power Range
3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
Speed Range
900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
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C280-16

Power Range
6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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