Preliminary Information only!

C7.1
MARINE AUXILIARY ENGINE (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
208 bkW (280 bhp) @ 2300 rpm

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration Governor
In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel Electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
Emissions Refill Capacity
U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II Lube Oil System w/Oil filter change:
emissions certified (commercial), 20 L (5.3 gal)
RCD 2016 compliant, EU Stage IIIA
Oil Change Interval
compliant, CCNR Stage II through
500 hrs
reciprocity with EU Stage IIIA
Cooling
Rated Engine Speed
Heat exchanger or keel cooled
2300 rpm
Flywheel Housing
Bore x Stroke
SAE No. 03 with SAE
105 mm x 135 mm / 4.13 in x 5.31 in
11.5 in flywheel
Displacement
Rotation
7.01 Liter
Counterclockwise from flywheel end
428 cu in
C7.1 Marine Auxiliary Engine (Commercial) Aspiration
U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II Turbocharged-aftercooled
Image may not reflect actual product. aspiration

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

• Superior response time and acceleration • SOLAS double wall high pressure fuel lines kit
• Common rail fuel system enables optimum combustion and low emissions • Engine mounted bilge pumps and auxiliary water pumps with
• Reduced combustion noise through advanced electronic control electromagnetic clutch
• No visible smoke • Engine mounted secondary alternator – 24V 100 amp or 12V 175 amp
• 12V or 24V electrical system • Tube and bundle jacket water heat exchanger and gear-driven sea water
• Compatible with Cat® displays and electronics pump (rubber impeller)
• Closed crankcase ventilation system improves engine room cleaniness • Transmission gear oil cooler (engine mounted)
• Gear driven jacket water pump and sea water pump for superior reliability • Additional engine and transmission sensor packages for on or off vessel
• Maintenance free valve train with hydraulic valve lash adjusters monitoring
• Self priming fuel system ensures a smooth start every time
• Glow plugs
• Jacket water heater
• Various 6“ water cooled exhaust elbow configurations
STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT • Cabin heater (calorifier) connections
• Watercooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold • Left-hand and right-hand oil dipsticks
• Common rail fuel system
• Corrosion resistant sea water aftercooler
• Closed crankcase ventilation system
AUXILIARY RATING DEFINITION
• Starter motors – 12V or 24V All Cat Marine Auxiliary engines and generator sets are rated for prime
• Fuel cooler power for continuous electric service according to ISO 8528-1.
• Integral engine oil cooler Hours per Year Unlimited
• Vibration damper and guard Load Factor ≤ 70%
• Electric fuel priming pump Overload Capacity + 10%
• Self-tensioning multi-vee belt drive maximum of 1 hour in 12
• Gear driven jacket water pump maximum of 25 hours per year
• Front and rear engine mounting brackets
TECHNICAL DATA
C7.1 Marine Auxiliary Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)

FUEL CONSUMPTION - VARIABLE SPEED AUXILIARY (PRIME)

Brake Specific Fuel Consumption
208 bkW (280 bhp) @ 2300 rpm
rpm bhp lb/bhp-hr bkW g/bkW-hr
2300 280 0.341 208 224
2300 209 0.364 156 222
2300 141 0.422 105 257
2090 209 0.366 156 223
1820 209 0.364 156 222
1820 209 0.361 156 220
• ISO 3046/1 fluid consumption tolerance of -0/+5%

Note:
Consult your local Cat dealer to create a customized engine TCO (Total Cost of
Ownership) analysis specific to your vessel.
Dealers (only): Please reference TMI Web for most current information.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Length (1) Height (2) Width (3) Engine dry weight
min. 1095 mm/43.1 in1 876 mm/34.5 in 798 mm/31.4 in2 730 kg/1609 lb3
2
max. 827 mm/32.6 in3 760 kg/1676 lb2
Note:
Do not use these dimensions for installation design. See general dimension drawings for detail.
1
From rear face of flywheel housing to front of engine
2
Heat Exchanger 3
1
3
Keel Cooled

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LEHM0285-00 Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
To find your nearest dealer, please visit: www.cat.com/marine The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.