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Caterpillar MaK

8M43C

Large medium-speed engine for main propulsion on container feeders, bulk carriers, and multipurpose vessels. Competes with small 2-strokes.

Caterpillar MaK 8M43C
5600.0 kW
Leistung

Engine Specifications

8
Zylinder
430 mm
Bohrung
610 mm
Hub
5,600 kW
MCR Leistung
500.0 rpm
MCR Drehzahl
183.0 g/kWh
SFC
4-stroke
Taktung
Familie: Caterpillar/MaK MaK M43C · Tier: IMO Tier II · Brennstoff: HFO, MDO

⚙️ Weitere Zylinder-Konfigurationen 2

🔧 Komponenten & Aufbau

Cylinder Head Body Caterpillar/MaK
M43C Cylinder Head Assembly
4-valve design (2 intake, 2 exhaust). Overhaul at 16,000-24,000 hrs. Pressure test cooling passages at overhaul.
Lead time: 14 Wo.
680.0 kg
Fuel Pump (Jerk-Type / Common Rail) Caterpillar/MaK / Bosch
M43C Fuel Injection Pump (Jerk-Type)
Mechanical jerk-type pump per cylinder. Overhaul at 8,000-12,000 hrs. Check plunger clearance with micrometer.
Lead time: 8 Wo.
85.0 kg
Turbocharger Unit (ABB/MHI/Napier) ABB Turbocharging / MHI
M43C Turbocharger (ABB TPL / MHI MET)
Single-stage turbocharger. Water washing every 100-500 hrs depending on fuel. Major overhaul at 12,000-16,000 hrs.
Lead time: 12 Wo.
2200.0 kg

📊 Technische Daten

notable features ['Up to 9,600 kW — competitive with small 2-stroke engines', 'Direct-drive propulsion capability', 'Robust design for HFO operation', 'Popular on container feeders and multipurpose cargo ships']
unified from engine model True

📦 Verschleißteile

Verschleißteile-Daten werden ergänzt…

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