2021 Caterpillar Commercial Propulsion Engines VM 46 DF

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Year 2021
Make Caterpillar
Model Commercial Propulsion Engines

Year 2021
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model Name Commercial Propulsion Engines
Trim Name VM 46 DF
Generic Type (Primary) General
Engine Power Range: 10800 - 15440 kW
Rated Engine Speed 500 / 514 rpm
Bore 460 mm (18.11 in)
Stroke 610 mm (24.02 in)
Cylinder Liners 12,16 Cylinder
Aspiration Turbocharged
Emissions IMO II in diesel mode / IMO III in gas mode

Based on the successful M 43 C MaK medium speed engine, the M 46 DF was designed by Caterpillar Motoren, Kiel to meet and exceed the reliability and lifetime expectations of the M 43 C while maintaining its class leading position regarding operational efficiency. With its clean design, the M 46 DF does allow fast and easy access to the system and components supporting the operation, service and maintenance simplicity MaK products are known for. Designed to operate on gaseous- as well as liquid (MDO HFO) fuels, the M 46 DF will meet IMO III emission limits while operating in gas mode and injecting a small amount of ignition fuel to control combustion. Attention was paid to the customers´ demand for a safe and reliable operation at varying engine loads and gas qualities.

Engine

Engine Power Range: 10800 - 15440 kW

Rated Engine Speed 500 / 514 rpm

Bore 460 mm (18.11 in)

Stroke 610 mm (24.02 in)

Cylinder Liners 12,16 Cylinder

Aspiration Turbocharged

Emissions IMO II in diesel mode / IMO III in gas mode

Dimensions

Height Minimum: 5098 mm (200.7 in) | Maximum: 5122 mm (201.7 in)

Length Minimum: 9847 mm (387.7 in) | Maximum: 11943 mm (470.2 in)

Width Minimum: 3890 mm (153.1 in) | Maximum: 4027 mm (158.5 in)

Capacities

Volume Swept: 101.3 l/cyl (6181.7 in³)

Weights

Dry Weight 160 ton (US) (352740 lb)

Features

Features Rotation from Flywheel End: Counterclockwise / Clockwise

2021 Caterpillar Commercial Propulsion Engines VM 46 DF