strengthens mid-range planing hull propulsion line with new C15 ...
strengthens mid-range planing hull propulsion line with new C15 ...
strengthens mid-range planing hull propulsion line with new C15 ...
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For Worldwide release February 17, 2005<br />
Release Number: M06PR05<br />
Cat ® <strong>strengthens</strong> <strong>mid</strong>-<strong>range</strong> <strong>planing</strong> <strong>hull</strong> <strong>propulsion</strong> <strong>line</strong><br />
<strong>with</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>C15</strong> engine <strong>with</strong> ACERT Technology<br />
Lighter successor to 3406E delivers 7% more power<br />
News<br />
Caterpillar has launched another <strong>new</strong> marine <strong>propulsion</strong> engine featuring its<br />
revolutionary <strong>new</strong> ACERT ® Technology as the earthmoving, materials handling and<br />
power systems giant continues to establish <strong>new</strong> standards of power density in the <strong>planing</strong><br />
<strong>hull</strong> pleasure craft sector.<br />
The <strong>new</strong> <strong>C15</strong> engine <strong>with</strong> ACERT Technology replaces the highly successful 811 mhp<br />
(597 bkW) 3406E electronic marine <strong>propulsion</strong> engine. With very similar dimensions and<br />
footprint but almost 50 kg lighter, the <strong>C15</strong> ACERT engine is rated at 865 mhp (634 bkW)<br />
at 2300 rpm and because of its ACERT Technology building blocks, is also likely to<br />
deliver better fuel economy, lower maintenance costs and longer engine life, even<br />
compared to the Cat ® 3406E which achieved an outstanding reputation for economy,<br />
robust reliability and longevity.<br />
A 14.6 liter in-<strong>line</strong> 6 cylinder electronically controlled, turbocharged and aftercooled<br />
marine <strong>propulsion</strong> engine, the <strong>C15</strong> engine <strong>with</strong> ACERT Technology is positioned, in the<br />
C family <strong>range</strong>, between the 715 mhp (526 bkW) C12 and the 1015 mhp (746 bkW) C18<br />
marine <strong>propulsion</strong> engines – a <strong>line</strong> up which now offers class-leading levels of power<br />
density (low weight, small footprint, high power) as well as Caterpillar’s proven<br />
reliability, fuel economy, minimal exhaust emissions and unrivalled global support, to<br />
owners and builders of yachts between 50’ and 70’ in length.
In the <strong>C15</strong> ACERT engine, a combination of combustion technologies including more<br />
advanced control of fuel delivery and air management, together <strong>with</strong> <strong>new</strong> combustion<br />
chamber design, leads to the more complete combustion of fuel and, as a consequence,<br />
the development of higher power density, better fuel economy and lower emissions –<br />
properties which are among the most critical to purchasing decisions in this highly<br />
competitive part of the marine <strong>propulsion</strong> marketplace.<br />
“The <strong>C15</strong> engine <strong>with</strong> ACERT Technology is a very exciting <strong>new</strong> engine for Caterpillar,”<br />
says Jeff Greener, Caterpillar’s Global Pleasure Craft Manager. “The 3406E, one of the<br />
cleanest and most advanced engines in its class since its introduction in 1996 has been an<br />
extremely successful engine in the marine marketplace and the <strong>new</strong> <strong>C15</strong> has a great deal<br />
to live up to. Having said that, <strong>with</strong> its greater power density, lighter weight and ACERT<br />
Technology, we are very confident that Caterpillar will be first choice for owners and<br />
builders who are looking for the ultimate in performance in the 865 mhp (634 bkW)<br />
power <strong>range</strong>.<br />
“Our customer-focused approach to marine engine development is paying off and we will<br />
continue to listen to the needs of the marketplace as we develop <strong>new</strong> solutions, <strong>new</strong><br />
ratings and <strong>new</strong> engines in the future.”<br />
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About Caterpillar Marine Power Systems<br />
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems, <strong>with</strong> headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, was created<br />
to bring together all sales and service activities for Cat ® and MaK branded marine<br />
products <strong>with</strong>in Caterpillar Inc. This organization provides premier marine power<br />
solutions (high and medium speed <strong>with</strong> outputs from 11 kW to 16,000 kW) and customer<br />
service from a single source for the global commercial/ocean-going and pleasure craft<br />
markets. The Caterpillar Marine Power Systems sales and service network includes more<br />
than 1800 dealer locations worldwide and is well positioned to support the customers<br />
wherever they are.<br />
More information is available at www.cat-marine.com or www.mak-global.com.<br />
About Caterpillar<br />
For more than 75 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure and,<br />
in partnership <strong>with</strong> its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable<br />
change on every continent. With 2004 sales and revenues of $30.25 billion, Caterpillar is<br />
a technology leader and the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining<br />
equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.<br />
More information is available at www.cat.com.<br />
Editorial information for Editorial information for<br />
Americas: Europe, Africa, Middle East<br />
and Asia Pacific:<br />
Monica Trepanier<br />
Phone: +1 309 578-3985<br />
E-mail: trepanier_monica_a@CAT.com<br />
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Ronald Brügmann<br />
Phone: +49 40 2380-3104<br />
E-mail: bruegmann_ronald@CAT.com
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