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Cat C7.1 Marine Auxiliary Engine (Electronic)

Model C7.1 (Electronic)

Cat C7.1 electronic in-line 6 marine auxiliary diesel engine, 109–218 bkW, common rail fuel system, heat exchanger or keel cooled; U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage V and China II.

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Description

The Cat C7.1 (Electronic) is an in-line six-cylinder, four-stroke turbocharged-aftercooled diesel used as a marine auxiliary and generator set engine, covering 109–218 bkW at 50/60 Hz.

Technical data

  • Power range: 109–218 bkW
  • Rated speed: 1500/1800 rpm (variable 600–2400 rpm)
  • Bore × stroke: 105 mm × 135 mm
  • Displacement: 7.01 l (428 in³)
  • Governor: electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
  • Cooling: heat exchanger or keel cooled
  • Lube oil refill with filter change: 20 l (5.3 gal); oil change interval 500 hours
  • Flywheel housing: SAE No. 3 with SAE 11.5 in flywheel; counterclockwise rotation
  • Dimensions (L × W × H): 1095 × 851 × 891 mm
  • Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage V, China II
  • Example rating: 209 bkW (280 bhp) at 2300 rpm (EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)

Key features

  • Common rail fuel system with electric priming pump; self-priming fuel system
  • Gear-driven jacket water and sea water pumps
  • Maintenance-free valve train with hydraulic lash adjusters
  • Closed crankcase ventilation; integral oil cooler; fuel cooler
  • Water-cooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold; corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler
  • 12 V or 24 V electrical system and starter; compatible with Cat displays and electronics

Options

  • Water-cooled 6 in exhaust elbow configurations
  • Engine-mounted bilge and auxiliary water pumps with electromagnetic clutch
  • Shell-and-tube jacket water heat exchanger with gear-driven sea water pump
  • Jacket water heater, calorifier connections, transmission oil cooler
  • SOLAS double-wall high-pressure fuel line kit
  • Secondary alternator (24 V 100 A or 12 V 175 A), glow plugs, extra sensor packages

Specifications

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage V, China II U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage V, China II
Stroke5.31 in 135 mm
Displacement428 in³ 7.01 l
AspirationTurbocharged - Aftercooled Turbocharged - Aftercooled
GovernorElectronic (A5E2 V2 ECM) Electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
ConfigurationIn-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Refill CapacityLube Oil System w/Oil filter change: 20 L (5.3 gal) Lube Oil System w/Oil filter change: 20 L (5.3 gal)
Oil Change Interval500 hours 500 hours
CoolingHeat exchanger or keel cooled Heat exchanger or keel cooled
Flywheel HousingSAE No. 03 with SAE 11.5 in flywheel SAE No. 03 with SAE 11.5 in flywheel
RotationCounterclockwise Counterclockwise
Rated Engine Speed1500/1800, 600 - 2400 rpm 1500/1800, 600 - 2400 rpm
Bore4.13 in 105 mm
Engine Dry Weight - Approximate1676 1676
Height34.5 in 891 mm
Length43.1 in 1095 mm
Width33.5 in 851 mm
Power Range109 - 218 bkW
Frequency50 / 60

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