® 2611 mhp (2575

3516C bhp) 1920 bkW

MARINE PROPULSION

SPECIFICATIONS
V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Emissions.....................................................IMO Compliant
Displacement..................................... 78.08 L (4,764.73 in3)
Rated Engine Speed....................................................1600
Bore....................................................... 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke.................................................... 215.0 mm (8.46 in)
Aspiration................................... Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor..................................................................ADEM3
Cooling System.......................................... Heat Exchanger
Weight, Net Dry (approx.).................. 10,447 kg (23,032 lb)
Refill Capacity
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end).................... Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing.......................SAE NO. 00
Image shown may not reflect Flywheel Teeth...............................................................183
actual Engine

STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System Lube System
Corrosion-resistant separate circuit aftercooler core, Pre-lube strategy, top-mounted dual crankcase
power-core air cleaners with service indicator, dual breathers, oil filter with service indicators, oil level gauge,
turbochargers oil filler, gear-type oil pump
Control System Mounting System
Dual A3 engine control modules provide engine control Three point trunnion mounts or mounting rails
and monitoring, rigid wiring harness with plug and run Power Take-Offs
connectors on port and starboard sides
Accessory drives--lower RH and lower LH for standard
Cooling System rotation; upper and lower RH, upper and lower LH for
Both combined and separate circuit options--auxiliary opposite rotation; two-sided front housing
fresh water pump, centrifugal non-self-priming auxiliary Protection System
sea water pump, gear driven centrifugal jacket water
pump, expansion tank, engine oil cooler, thermostats A3 electronic control module with customer
and housing programmable engine derate strategies, engine alarms
and diagnostics displayed on local and remote MPDs,
Exhaust System emergency stop pushbutton, safety shutoff protection for
Dry gas-tight exhaust manifolds with SOLAS compliant oil pressure and water temperature, overspeed protection
heat shields, dual turbochargers with water-cooled General
bearings and heat shields, wastegate, modular pulse
exhaust manifold, single exhaust outlet Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow paint,
lifting eyes
Fuel System
ISO Certification
Electronically controlled unit injectors, fuel filter with
service indicators, fuel transfer pump, SOLAS compliant Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
fuel connections with spill shield ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
Instrumentation
Engine-mounted instrument panel with Marine Power
Display (MPD), four-position engine control switch,
alarm horn, overspeed shutdown notification light,
emergency stop notification light, secondary ECM
"Ready" light, secondary ECM "Active" light, graphic
display unit for analog or digital display of oil and fuel
pressure, oil and fuel filter differential, system DC
voltage, exhaust and water temperature, air inlet
restriction, service meter, engine speed, fuel
consumption (total and instantaneous)
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PERFORMANCE CURVES

B-RATING - DM9251-02 Aftercooler Temperature 43º C (109º F)

Metric

Engine Power kW Fuel Rate L/hr

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power kW Torque N·m g/kW-hr L/hr Speed rpm Power kW Torque N·m g/kW-hr L/hr

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1600 1825 10892 197.1 428.8 1600 1920 11459 196.2 449.0
1400 1825 12448 194.4 422.8 1400 1920 13096 193.9 443.9
1200 992 7894 201 237.7 1200 1699 13520 191.8 388.4
1100 761 6606 205.1 186.0 1100 1052 9133 203 254.6
900 530 5623 210.2 132.8 900 623 6610 213.3 158.4
600 254 4043 212.8 64.4 600 266 4234 213 67.5

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1600 1920 11459 196.2 449.0 1600 1920 11459 196.2 449.0
1400 1920 13096 193.9 443.9 1400 1286.3 8773 198.8 304.8
1200 1136 9040 199.7 270.4 1200 810 6446 202.7 195.7
1100 821 7127 204.6 200.3 1100 623.9 5416 206.4 153.5
900 543 5761 210.5 136.3 900 341.7 3626 209.7 85.4
600 254 4043 212.8 64.4 600 101.3 1611 230 27.8

Zone 3 Curve 3
1600 1920 11459 196.2 449.0 1600 1920 11459 196.2 449.0
1400 1920 13096 193.9 443.9 1400 1920 13096 193.9 443.9
1200 1699 13520 191.8 388.4 1200 1699 13520 191.8 388.4
1100 929 8065 203.9 225.8 1100 1052 9133 203 254.6
900 543 5761 210.5 136.3 900 623 6610 213.3 158.4
600 254 4043 212.8 64.4 600 266 4234 213 67.5

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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PERFORMANCE CURVES

B-RATING - DM9251-02 Aftercooler Temperature 43º C (109º F)

English

Engine Power hp Fuel Rate gph

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1600 2447 8034 .324 113.3 1600 2575 8452 .323 118.6
1400 2447 9181 .320 111.7 1400 2575 9659 .319 117.3
1200 1330 5822 .330 62.8 1200 2278 9972 .315 102.6
1100 1021 4872 .337 49.1 1100 1411 6736 .334 67.3
900 711 4147 .346 35.1 900 835 4875 .351 41.8
600 341 2982 .350 17.0 600 357 3123 .350 17.8

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1600 2575 8452 .323 118.6 1600 2575 8452 .323 118.6
1400 2575 9659 .319 117.3 1400 1725 6471 .327 80.5
1200 1523 6668 .328 71.4 1200 1086 4754 .333 51.7
1100 1101 5257 .336 52.9 1100 837 3995 .339 40.6
900 728 4249 .346 36.0 900 458 2674 .345 22.6
600 341 2982 .350 17.0 600 136 1188 .378 7.3

Zone 3 Curve 3
1600 2575 8452 .323 118.6 1600 2575 8452 .323 118.6
1400 2575 9659 .319 117.3 1400 2575 9659 .319 117.3
1200 2278 9972 .315 102.6 1200 2278 9972 .315 102.6
1100 1246 5948 .335 59.7 1100 1411 6736 .334 67.3
900 728 4249 .346 36.0 900 835 4875 .351 41.8
600 341 2982 .350 17.0 600 357 3123 .350 17.8

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating (Heavy Duty) Power

% Load Factor: 40 to 80 % Time at Rated RPM: up to
40 Typical Time at Full Load: 10 hours out of 12 Typical
Hour/Year: 3000 to 5000 Typical Applications: For
vessels operating at rated load and rated speed up to
80% of the time with some load cycling (40% to 80%
load factor). Typical applications could include but are
not limited to vessels such as mid-water trawlers, purse
seiner, crew and supply boats, ferries, or towboats.
Typical operation ranges from 3000 to 5000 hours per
year.
at declared engine speed is in accordance with
ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test facilities
to assure accurate calibration of test equipment.
Electronically controlled engines are set at the factory at
the advertised power corrected to standard ambient
conditions. The published fuel consumption rates are in
accordance with ISO3046-1:2002E.
Fuel rates
are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16ºC (60ºF)] gravity
having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when
used at 29ºC (85ºF) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001
lb/U.S. gal). Additional ratings may be available for
specific customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is
only intended for purposes of comparison with other manufacturer's engines. Actual engine performance may vary
according to the particular application of the engine and operating conditions beyond Caterpillar's control.

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49º C (120º F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature up to 52º C (125ºF) measured at the fuel filter base. Power
rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for propeller shaft
power.

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DIMENSIONS

Right Side Front

Engine Dimensions
(1) Length to Flywheel Housing 1184.5 mm 46.63 in
(2) Width 2159.7 mm 85.03 in
(3) Height 2129.6 mm 83.84 in
Weight, Net Dry (approx) 10 447 kg 23,032 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general

dimension drawings for detail (Drawing # 3109297 ).

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