Caterpillar Marine Unveils Cat C9.3 ACERT

The EPA Tier 3 compliant marine C9.3 ACERT engines and generators are MCS approved commercial solutions available with optional alarm and protection systems supporting all global marine markets. Ratings are available meeting EPA Tier 3, EU/CCNR Stage II and IMOII regulations.

At its core, the C9.3 ACERT is a 6 cylinder, 9.3 litre engine derived from the existing and highly reliable platform within the Cat engine family that produces excellent power density. “Marine customers were looking for a true commercial application with the need for higher load factor capabilities,” Luke Zito, Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division marine value engineer said. “The C9.3 ACERT now strengthens the lower power range of our commercial portfolio, while serving various marine markets.”

The engine has been designed with extensive customer input coupled with legendary Caterpillar integration experience. Gathering and understanding customer feedback has also led to a larger variety of vessel specific solutions offered directly from the factory. “An array of optional attachments are now available because of the feedback received from the field,” Zito stated. “An example of this input is the C1 certified variable speed auxiliary rating that will be able to drive items such as deck cranes, winches and pumps.”

By Jake Frith