diesel ship engine / Tier 1
VM 43 C

• Power source:

  diesel

• Other characteristics:

  Tier 1

• Power:

  Min.: 12,000 kW (16,315.5 hp)

  Max.: 16,800 kW (22,841.6 hp)

Developed to meet the requirements of the cruise ship and ferry markets, this new engine series is the breakthrough into a new class of power. Designed state-of-the-art, engineered to lead. After the successful introduction into the market of four new engine series in only ten years, the extension of the program continues with a further engine - the VM 43 C engine. The 12 and 16 cylinder V-version of the M 43 C doubles the power on offer from Caterpillar to 16 MW and therefore supports new and important market segments and groups of customers.