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C7.1 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)

At a glance data:

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
Configuration:
In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel

Overview

C7.1 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)

Category:
Commercial Propulsion Engines

Brand:
Caterpillar

Power Rating

Power Range:
280 bhp - 425 bhp (209 bkW - 317 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range:
2300 - 2700 rpm
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, RCD II, China II
Configuration:
In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Displacement:
428in³
Aspiration:
Turbocharged-aftercooled
Governor:
Electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
Flywheel Housing:
SAE No. 03
Bore:
4.13in
Stroke:
5.31in
Refill Capacity:
20 L (5.3 gal)
Oil Change Interval:
500 hrs
Rotation:
Counterclockwise from the flywheel end
Cooling:
Heat exchange or keel cooled

Dimensions & Weights

Dry Weight:
1676lb
Height:
34.5in
Length:
43.1in
Width:
31.4in

Standard Equipment

general

  • Marine Classification Society (MCS) Approval
  • Water-cooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold
  • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Integral engine oil cooler
  • Self-tensioning multi-vee alternator drive belt

fuel system

  • Common rail fuel system
  • Starter motors - 12V or 24V
  • Fuel cooler
  • Electric fuel priming pump

starting system

  • Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler

mounting system

  • Vibration damper and guard
  • Front and rear engine mounting brackets

cooling system

  • Gear-driven seawater pump (rubber impeller)
  • Fin and tube-type jacket water heat exchanger

Optional Equipment

fuel system

  • SOLAS double wall high-pressure fuel lines

general

  • Engine-mounted secondary alternator - 24V 55 amp or 12V 100 amp
  • Analogue gauge displays
  • Glow plugs
  • Mechanical throttle converter for repower

cooling system

  • Transmission gear oil cooler (engine mounted)
  • Jacket water heater
  • Cabin heater (calorifier) connections

exhaust system

  • Various 5" and 6" water cooled exhaust elbow configurations

lube system

  • Right-hand and high-level left-hand oil dipsticks