CATERPILLAR MARINE GOVERNMENTAL AND DEFENSE SOLUTIONS
Caterpillar Marine has made significant investments in products and services for the Governmental and Defense segment. Through the help of our dealers, we are expanding our capability to provide better technical support from the design phase to the final installation and throughout the engine's life cycle.
- High power density for better quality and reliability
- Tailor engineered solutions with even lower visible emission and noise
- Development of strategic supplier hub meetings for long term projects
- 24 hour service and assistance
Enable Mission Readiness
Cat® Marine Propulsion Engines: More Power, Higher Performance, Same Quality
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- Power Range
- 1281 - 2552 bhp
- 1281 - 2552 bhp
- Speed Range
- 1200 - 1800 rpm
- 1200 - 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, China II
- IMO II, China II
3512C
The Cat® 3512C marine propulsion engine delivers results under hard working conditions. This engine family is designed to maximize the performance of your invested dollars with a wide range of available power ratings, standard and reverse rotation configurations, no required aftertreatment, and efficient fuel consumption. This engine is available as IMO II or China Stage II emissions compliant making it an excellent propulsion engine choice for Tug, Governmental, and other workboat applications.
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- Power Range
- 1341-2550 bhp (1000-1902 bkW)
- 1341-2550 bhp (1000-1902 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600 - 1800 rpm
- 1600 - 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III, EU Stage V
3512E
The 3512E marine propulsion engine is now available in a wide range of ratings that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and IMO III marine emissions regulations. As the commercial marine industry adjusts their operations to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and IMO III emissions standards, Caterpillar Marine has introduced a solution built to maximize performance while meeting regulations. Caterpillar's combination of a fuel-efficiency-optimized engine and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system is a solution that not only reduces NOx emissions, but can also lower a customer's owning and operating costs in the process.
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- Power Range
- 2000-3385 bhp (1492-2525 bkW)
- 2000-3385 bhp (1492-2525 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1200-1800 rpm
- 1200-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
3516C
The Cat® 3516C marine propulsion engine delivers results under hard working conditions. This engine family is designed to maximize the performance of your invested dollars with a wide range of available power ratings, standard and reverse rotation configurations, no required aftertreatment, and efficient fuel consumption. This engine is available as IMO II or China Stage II emissions compliant making it an excellent propulsion engine choice for Tug, Governmental, and other workboat applications.
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- Power Range
- 2501-3386 bhp (1865-2525 bkW)
- 2501-3386 bhp (1865-2525 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600 - 1800 rpm
- 1600 - 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II, IMO III, IMO II/III switchable
- U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II, IMO III, IMO II/III switchable
3516E
The 3516E marine propulsion engine is now available in a wide range of ratings that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 IMO II and IMO III marine emissions regulations. As the commercial marine industry adjusts their operations to meet EPA Tier 4 and IMO III emissions standards, Caterpillar Marine has introduced a solution built to maximize performance while meeting regulations. Caterpillar's combination of a fuel-efficiency-optimized engine and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system is a solution that not only reduces NOx emissions, but can also lower a customer's owning and operating costs in the process.
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Cat® Marine Generators: Quality. Reliability.
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- Power Range
- 1550 - 1700 ekW
- 1550 - 1700 ekW
- Frequency
- 60 hz
- 60 hz
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
3512C
3512C High Displacement Marine Generator Set
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- Power Range
- 260 - 565 ekW
- 260 - 565 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
C18
The C18 is the latest generator and brings commonality with our petroleum products as well as interfacing improvements. We have also taken this opportunity to add new price list options. All engine ratings and emissions certifications are the same, however we have been able to increase the power output of the generator for 12 of the 14 ratings.
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- Power Range
- 15 - 25 ekW
- 15 - 25 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 3
- U.S. EPA Tier 3
C2.2
Cat® C2.2 Diesel Marine Generator Set
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- Power Range
- 3640 - 3520 ekW
- 3640 - 3520 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
C280-12
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
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PRODUCT SUPPORT
Our high-performing quality marine engines and power solutions receive product support backed by our global dealer network. No matter where your vessels operate, you can count on our dealers' expertise to keep your machine running productively and profitably. Find what you need to ensure your ship operates at peak performance.
DIGITAL SERVICES
Cat® Marine Digital Services enables you to improve the most critical aspects of your operations.
SUCCESS STORIES
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