When it comes to marine applications, you need access to equipment that will provide long-term reliability and safety. Systems and components for marine environments require high standards of quality and durability. That's why we work in Tennessee and Mississippi to deliver the highest-performance Cat® marine power systems on the market.
At Thompson Machinery, we offer a huge selection of marine engines and generator sets from Caterpillar®. By using these efficient pieces of equipment, we can help protect your vessel’s integrity and your financial bottom line.
3508C Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 775-1100 bhp (578-820 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1200-1600 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, EU IW
3512C High Displacement Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 1550 eKW (1937 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 1700 eKW (2125 kVA)
- Frequency
- 60 hz
3512C High Displacement Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
- Bore
- 7 in
3512C Propulsion Engine (IMO II)
- Power Range
- 1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, EU IW
3512C Tier 3 Marine Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
3512E Marine Auxiliary/DEP Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final)
- Power Range
- 732-2399 bhp (546-1789 bkW)
- Speed Range
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO III
3512E Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final)
- Power Range
- 1341-2549 bhp (1000-1901 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO III
3516C Marine Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 1650-3386 bhp (1230-2525 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1200-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
3516C Propulsion Engine (Tier 3)
- Power Range
- 2131-2675 bhp (1590-1995 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
3516E Marine Auxiliary Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final)
- Power Range
- 787-3175 bhp (587-2368 bkW)
- Configuration
- Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
- Aspiration
- TA
3516E Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final)
- Power Range
- 2501-3386 bhp (1865-2525 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO III
C1.5 Marine Generator Set Engine
- Minimum Rating
- 10 ekW (10 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 13 ekW (16.5 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
C12 High Performance Marine Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 578-609 mhp (570-600 bhp)
- Emissions
- IMO I
- Bore
- 5 in
C12 Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 340-490 bhp (254-366 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800-2300 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO I, IMO II
C12 ACERT™ High Performance Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 660-705 bhp (492-526 bkW)
- Emissions
- IMO II
- Bore
- 5 in
Cat C12.9 High Performance Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 850-1000 mhp, 838-985 bhp, 625-735 bkW
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage IIIA
- Bore
- 5 in
C175-16 Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 2683-3420 bhp (2001-2550 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
C18 (SRMP) Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 260 ekW (325 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 565 ekW (706 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 hz
Cat C18 ACERT Propulsion Engine (IMO II)
- Power Range
- 454-715 bhp (339-533 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800-2100 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, EU IIIA
Cat C18 ACERT High Performance Propulsion Engine (Tier 3)
- Power Range
- 814-1015 mhp, 803-1001 bhp, 599-747 bkW
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage IIIA
- Bore
- 6 in
Cat C18 ACERT Propulsion Engine (Tier 3)
- Power Range
- 469-1001 bhp (350-747 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800-2300 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IW
Cat C18 ACERT High Performance Propulsion Engine (Tier 3 Recreational)
- Power Range
- 1015-1150 mhp, 1001-1136 bhp, 747-847 bkW
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IW
- Bore
- 6 in
Cat C18 Auxiliary/Generator Set Engine (IMO II)
- Minimum Rating
- 404 bhp
- Aspiration
- TA, TTA
- Configuration
- In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cat C18 Auxiliary/Generator Set Engine (EPA Tier 3)
- Minimum Rating
- 624 bhp
- Aspiration
- TA, TTA
- Configuration
- In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cat C2.2 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 16 ekW (16kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 27 ekW (27 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines
- Minimum Rating
- 2,320 bhp
- Aspiration
- TA
- Configuration
- In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
C280-12 Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 4640-5096 bhp (3460-3800 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
C280-12 Marine Propulsion Engine (EPA Tier 4)
- Power Range
- 4962-5444 bhp (3700-4060 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1000 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 4, IMO II
C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 6169-7577 bhp (4600-5650 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900-1000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Cat C280-6 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 1760 ekW (2200 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 1820 ekW (2275 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
C280-6 Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900-1000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 2350 ekW (2938 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 2420 ekW (3025 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
C280-8 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4)
- Power Range
- 3299-3634 bhp (2460-2530 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1000 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 4, IMO III
Cat C32 ACERT Generator Set (IMO II)
- Minimum Rating
- 550 eKW (688 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 940 ekW (1175 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Cat C32 ACERT Propulsion Engine (IMO II)
- Power Range
- 660-1450 bhp (492-1081 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-2300 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, EU IW
Cat C32 ACERT Marine Propulsion Engine (EPA Tier 3)
- Power Range
- 750-1800 bhp (559-1342 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-2300 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IW
Cat C32 ACERT Generator Set (EPA Tier 3)
- Minimum Rating
- 730 ekW (913 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 940 ekW (1175 kVA)
- Frequency
- 60hz
Cat C32 ACERT High Performance Marine Propulsion Engine (Tier 3 Rec)
- Power Range
- 1600-1900 bhp (1193-1417 bkW)
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IW
- Bore
- 6 in
Cat C32 Auxiliary/Generator Set Engine (IMO II)
- Minimum Rating
- 791 bhp
- Aspiration
- TTA
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cat C32 Auxiliary / Diesel Electric Propulsion Engine (IMO III)
- Minimum Rating
- 352 bhp
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-aftercooled aspiration
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Cat C32 Generator Set (IMO III)
- Minimum Rating
- 219 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 940 ekW
- Frequency
- 60hz
Cat C32 Auxiliary/Generator Set Engine (EPA Tier 3)
- Minimum Rating
- 1,047 bhp
- Aspiration
- TTA
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cat C32 Generator Set (US EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
- Minimum Rating
- 219 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 940 ekW
- Frequency
- 60hz
Cat C32 Propulsion Engine (US EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
- 6 Brick U-Flow - Width
- Power Range
- 61-1450 bhp (46-1072 bkW)
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II emissions certified
Cat C32 Auxiliary / Diesel Electric Propulsion (US EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
- Minimum Rating
- 314 bhp
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-aftercooled aspiration
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Cat C32 Propulsion Engine (US EPA Tier 4 / IMO III)
- 6 Brick Z-Flow - Length
- 148 in
- Minimum Length
- 84 in
- 6 Brick Z-Flow - Height
- 24 in
Cat C32 Auxiliary / Diesel Electric Propulsion Engine (US EPA Tier 4 / IMO III)
- Minimum Rating
- 400 bhp
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-aftercooled aspiration
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-stroke-cycle diesel
Cat® C4.4 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 36.0R ekW (45 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 99.0 ekW (123 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Cat® C4.4 ACERT Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 58R ekW (50 Hz), 51R ekW (60 Hz)
- Maximum Rating
- 88R ekW (50 Hz), 105R ekW (60 Hz)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Cat C7.1 Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 100 ekW (125 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 200 ekW (250 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
C7.1 High Performance Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 298 bkW - 373 bkW (400 bhp - 500 bhp)
- Speed Range
- 2900 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3 Recreational, IMO II, RCD 2016
C7.1 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
- Length
- 43 in
- Minimum Rating
- 280 BHP
- Height
- 35 in
C7.1 Marine Auxiliary Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3 / IMO II)
- Length
- 43 in
- Power Range
- 208 bkW (280 bhp) @ 2300 rpm
- Height
- 35 in
C8.7 High Performance Propulsion Engine
- Speed Range
- 2300 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3 Recreational & Commercial, IMO II, EU Stage IIIA (EU IW)
- Aspiration
- TSA
C9 ACERT™ High Performance Marine Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 503-567 bhp (375-423 bkW)
- Emissions
- IMO II
- Bore
- 4 in
C9.3 Commercial Propulsion Engine
- Power Range
- 375-476 bhp (280-355 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800-2300 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IW
C9.3 Marine Generator Set / Auxiliary Engine
- Minimum Rating
- 292 bhp
- Aspiration
- TA
- Configuration
- In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
C9.3 Marine Generator Set
- Minimum Rating
- 185R ekW (231 kVA) at 50hz, 224R ekW (280 kVA) at 60hz
- Maximum Rating
- 250R ekW (313 kVA) at 50hz, 300 ekW (375 kVA) at 60hz
- Frequency
- 50 Hertz & 60 Hertz
Our Selection of High-Quality Marine Power Systems
Cat equipment is the gold standard for marine applications and other industrial projects everywhere. Complete with a range of auxiliary engines, propulsion engines and productive generator sets, our inventory of marine power systems for sale offers a solution that will maximize your investment.
We offer marine power systems suited for everything from off-shore and government trips to recreational boating activities. These systems help optimize fuel efficiency and reduce downtime so you can reduce operational costs. From heat exchanger cooling systems to high-quality graphic displays, our Cat systems use advanced technology to help make marine processes safer and more convenient for leaders and crew members.
We know that having a faulty engine or power system can affect your vessel’s productivity. Our marine generator sets ensure that you constantly have access to a primary or secondary power source wherever you go. Meanwhile, our auxiliary engines and propulsion systems function well as both replacements and upgrades for worn or failing boat components.
Advantages of Cat Marine Power Systems
The benefits of choosing one of these Cat marine power systems include:
- Minimal fuel waste
- Rugged design for maximum longevity
- Compliance with industry and emissions regulations
- Multiple safety features to prevent accidents
- Convenient installation, startup and usage
These power systems come with a variety of functions and features that help them deliver optimal performance during every outing. With manageable lubrication systems, cooling systems and efficient controls, our engines and generator sets are resistant to corrosion and suitable for many different marine applications.
What Thompson Machinery Can Do for You
As a Cat dealer with equipment for a wide range of industrial projects, we’ll be your partner on every trip you take out to sea. We’ll support all your ventures on the water while keeping your investments cost-effective. As long as you need a Cat power system, we have a new or pre-owned solution that will serve your vessel in the years to come.
At Thompson Machinery, we’re also a one-stop shop for all the Cat products and services you may need. This means we’re prepared to help maintain your marine power system over the long-term, should you request additional support.
Contact Us to Learn More
If you’re looking for a Cat dealer in Tennessee or Mississippi that carries power systems for marine applications, Thompson Machinery is your closest and most reliable resource. Contact us today for more information, and we’ll help you find a piece of equipment that works best for your needs.