C7.1 (Electronic)

C7.1 (Electronic)

For unique applications requiring a custom approach - Caterpillar marine auxiliary engines provide the power you work with and live by. So everything about them is built to help you do your job, whether that means bringing in a catch or cargo, or simply providing a pleasurable day on the water.

C7.1 High Performance Propulsion Engine

DESCRIPTION

C7.1 (Electronic)

Reliability & Durability

Superior response time and acceleration; 12V or 24V electrical system; Gear driven jacket water pump and sea water pump for superior reliability; Maintenance free valve train with hydraulic valve lash adjusters

Easy to use

Compatible with Cat® displays and electronics; Self priming fuel system ensures a smooth start every time

Environment friendly

No visible smoke; Common rail fuel system enables optimum combustion and low emissions; Reduced combustion noise through advanced electronic control; Closed crankcase ventilation system improves engine room cleanliness

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • COOLING SYSTEM
    • Gear driven jacket water pump
    • Corrosion resistant sea water aftercooler
    • Fuel cooler
  • EXHAUST SYSTEM
    • Watercooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold
  • FUEL SYSTEM
    • Common rail fuel system
    • Electric fuel priming pump
  • GENERAL
    • Vibration damper and guard
    • Self-tensioning multi-vee belt drive
  • LUBE SYSTEM
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
    • Integral engine oil cooler
  • MOUNTING SYSTEM
    • Front and rear engine mounting brackets
  • STARTING SYSTEM
    • Starter motors - 12V or 24V

Optional Equipment

  • AIR INLET SYSTEM
    • Various 6" water cooled exhaust elbow configurations
  • COOLING SYSTEM
    • Engine mounted bilge pumps and auxiliary water pumps with electromagnetic clutch
    • Tube and bundle jacket water heat exchanger and gear-driven sea water pump (rubber impeller)
    • Jacket water heater
    • Cabin heater (calorifier) connections
  • FUEL SYSTEM
    • SOLAS double wall high pressure fuel lines kit
  • LUBE SYSTEM
    • Left-hand and right-hand oil dipsticks
    • Transmission gear oil cooler (engine mounted)
  • PROTECTION SYSTEM
    • Additional engine and transmission sensor packages for on or off vessel monitoring
  • STARTING SYSTEM
    • Engine mounted secondary alternator - 24V 100 amp or 12V 175 amp
    • Glow plugs

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
C7.1 (Electronic)
Name:
C7.1 (Electronic)
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Power Range
109 - 218 bkW

Engine Specifications

Rated Engine Speed
1500/1800, 600 - 2400 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II emissions certified (commercial), RCD 2016 compliant, EU Stage IIIA compliant, CCNR Stage II through reciprocity with EU Stage IIIA
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Bore
4.13 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5.31 in / 135 mm
Displacement
428 in³ / 7.01 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged - Aftercooled
Governor
Electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
Oil Change Interval
500 hours
Cooling
Heat exchanger or keel cooled
Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 03 with SAE 11.5 in flywheel
Rotation
Counterclockwise from flywheel end

Dimensions & Weights

Length
43.1 in / 1095 mm
Width
33.5 in / 851 mm
Height
34.5 in / 891 mm
Engine Dry Weight - Approximate
1676

Engine Specifications

Refill Capacity
Lube Oil System w/Oil filter change: 20 L (5.3 gal)

SEE HOW C7.1 Tier 3 / IMO II COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Auxiliary Engines
C7.1 Tier 3 / IMO II
C7.1 High Performance Propulsion Engine
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
109 - 218 bkW
Rated Engine Speed
1500/1800, 600 - 2400 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II emissions certified (commercial), RCD 2016 compliant, EU Stage IIIA compliant, CCNR Stage II through reciprocity with EU Stage IIIA
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Bore
4.13 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5.31 in / 135 mm
Displacement
428 in³ / 7.01 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged - Aftercooled
Governor
Electronic (A5E2 V2 ECM)
Oil Change Interval
500 hours
Cooling
Heat exchanger or keel cooled
Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 03 with SAE 11.5 in flywheel
Height
34.5 in / 891 mm
Refill Capacity
Lube Oil System w/Oil filter change: 20 L (5.3 gal)
Auxiliary Engines
C4.4 (Electronic)
C4.4 Marine Auxiliary Engine
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Power Range
71/81/108/129 bkW @ 1800 rpm, 71/86/108 bkW @ 1500 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
1500/1800 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3 certified, EU Stage V certified
Configuration
In-line 4, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Bore
4.13 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Displacement
268 in³ / 4.4 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-aftercooled and turbo only aspiration (Turbocharged aspiration only for 65ekW (71bkW))
Governor
Electronic (A5 ECM)
Oil Change Interval
500 hrs
Cooling
Heat exchanger, combined circuit keel cooling, or separate circuit keel cooling
Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 03 with SAE 11.5 flywheel (126 teeth)
Height
40.9 in / 1038 mm
Refill Capacity
Lube Oil System w/Oil filter change: 11 L 2.8 gal)
Auxiliary Engines
C9.3 Auxiliary Engine
C9.3 Auxiliary Engine
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
292 bhp - 436 bhp (218 bkW - 325 bkW)
Rated Engine Speed
1,500, 1,800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, IMO III, U.S. EPA Tier 3, China Stage II
Configuration
In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
4.5 in / 115 mm
Stroke
5.8 in / 149 mm
Displacement
567.5 in³ / 9.3 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-aftercooled
Governor
Electronic
Oil Change Interval
500 hrs
Cooling
Heat exchanger and separate or combined keel cooled options
Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 1 (113 teeth)
Height
43 in / 1093 mm
Refill Capacity
Lube Oil System w/oil filter change: 24.5 L (6.5 gal)