Caterpillar VM 43 C Commercial Propulsion Engine

Technical Specification

Features:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model code: VM 43 C
  • Engine speed: 500-514 RPM
  • Power output: 12000 - 16800 KW
  • Meets regulations/compliance: IMO II
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Additional info:

Developed to meet the requirements of the cruise ship and ferry markets, this new engine series is the breakthrough into a new class of power. Designed state-of-the-art, engineered to lead. After the successful introduction into the market of four new engine series in only ten years, the extension of the program continues with a further engine - the VM 43 C engine. The 12 and 16 cylinder V-version of the M 43 C doubles the power on offer from Caterpillar to 16 MW and therefore supports new and important market segments and groups of customers.

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Make Caterpillar
Manufacturer Caterpillar Inc.
Category Ships' equipment and fittings>Prime movers
Model code VM 43 C
Engine speed 500-514 RPM
Power output 12000 - 16800 KW
Meets regulations/compliance IMO II
Application Propulsion
Bore (mm) 431.8 mm
Piston stroke/ Stroke (mm) 610 mm
Weight 352739 tons
Additional info

Developed to meet the requirements of the cruise ship and ferry markets, this new engine series is the breakthrough into a new class of power. Designed state-of-the-art, engineered to lead. After the successful introduction into the market of four new engine series in only ten years, the extension of the program continues with a further engine - the VM 43 C engine. The 12 and 16 cylinder V-version of the M 43 C doubles the power on offer from Caterpillar to 16 MW and therefore supports new and important market segments and groups of customers.

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