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Overview

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.

Features At A Glance

Low operating costs

HFO/MDO Anticipated TBO and life Long maintenance intervals and extended life form the basis for low operating costs.

Highly economical

Reliable HFO operation and low fuel and lubricating oil consumption, simple maintenance and long maintenance intervals ensure highly economical operation.

Resilient foundation

The resilient foundation system can be assembled safely, simply and cheaply and ensures the damping of vibration and structure-borne noise.

The successful origin

The modular design of the engine, the integration of various functions in one component, the robust structure and the use of components already proven in the in-line version lead to an outstandingly high level of reliability.

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Product Specifications for VM 43 C

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Power Rating

Power Range

12000 - 16800 kW 12000 - 16800 kW

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	500-514 rpm 500-514 rpm
Emissions	IMO II IMO II
Aspiration	Turbocharged Turbocharged
Bore	17 in 430 mm
Stroke	24.02 in 610 mm
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise / Clockwise Counterclockwise / Clockwise
Configuration	12, 16 cylinder 12, 16 cylinder
Swept Volume	5406.7 in³ 88.6 l/cyl

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight	352739 lb 160 ton (US)
Minimum Length	387.5 in 9842 mm
Maximum Length	470.2 in 11943 mm
Minimum Height	201.7 in 5122 mm
Maximum Height	200.7 in 5098 mm
Minimum Width	153.1 in 3890 mm
Maximum Width	158.5 in 4027 mm

VM 43 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake silencer / filter

Control System

Speed governor cabinet incl. load sharing unit (for multiple engine plant only)

Protection system (external cabinet)

Serial link interface (MODbus/canbus)

Start/stop panel

Protection panel (emerg. Stop, override, reset push buttons)

Cooling System

2-stage charge air cooler

HT cooling water pump (engine driven)

Electronic cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at flywheel end

Exhaust gas expansion joint

Exhaust gas insulated manifolds

Fuel System

Fuel indicator filter

Fuel circulating pump (electronically driven / MDO/MGO only)

Fuel pressure valve (separate / MDO/MGO only)

Instrumentation

Local control panel

Pressure and temperature indicator

Control push buttons and lamps

Emergency stop lever

Lube System

Lube oil pump (engine driven)

Pressure regulating valve

Lube oil safety filter

Lube oil self-cleaning filter

Lube oil plate cooler (separate)

Dry sump

Mounting System

Rigid mounting

High flexible coupling

Starting System

Starting air valve

Electrical barring device

General

Torsional Vibration Calculation (TVC)

Lifting device (rental)

VM 43 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air intake transition piece

Expansion joint

Silencer / filter

Air inlet shut-off valve

Control System

Engine alarm system

Electronic speed governor

Remote control system

Starter for electric driven pumps

24 DC UPS

Remote indicators (start air pressure, engine speed, etc.)

Cooling System

HT/LT pump (double pump/engine driven)

HT cooling water pump (electric driven)

LT cooling water pump (electric driven)

Sea water cooling pump (electric driven)

FW/SW plate cooler

Temperature control valve

Steam/thermal oil cooling water preheater

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at counter-flywheel side

Silencer (with or without spark arrester)

Fuel System

HFO treatment and supply modules

HFO supply and booster pumps (electrical driven)

HFO self-cleaning automatic filter

Mixing tank

HFO pressure regulating valve

HFO final preheater

HFO viscosity control device

Fuel oil cooler

Lube System

Lube oil treatment and combined modules

Lube oil pump (electrical driven)

Temperature control valve

Pre-lubricating oil pump (electrical driven)

Mounting System

Resilient mounting

Flexible pipe connections

Starting System

Starting air receiver

Starting air compressor

General

PTO shaft on counter flywheel side

Engine PTO coupling

Reduction gear

Reduction gear PTO coupling

PTO alternator

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Marine Power Systems VM 43 C

Power Range: 12000 - 16800 kW; 12000 - 16800 kW
Speed Range: 500-514 rpm; 500-514 rpm
Emissions: IMO II; IMO II

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Marine Power Systems M 43 C

Power Range: 6000 - 9450 kW; 6000 - 9450 kW
Speed Range: 500-514 rpm; 500-514 rpm
Emissions: IMO II; IMO II

Model Details

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Power Range: 5400 - 8685 kW; 5400 - 8685 kW
Speed Range: 500 / 514 rpm; 500 / 514 rpm
Emissions: IMO II in diesel mode / IMO III in gas mode; IMO II in diesel mode / IMO III in gas mode

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Features At A Glance

Product Specifications for VM 43 C

Power Rating

Engine Specifications

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VM 43 C Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Instrumentation

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

General

VM 43 C Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Fuel System

Lube System

Mounting System

Starting System

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