Caterpillar marine engines to meet EPA Tier 3 regulations

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems will begin producing the company’s Cat 3500C marine engines to meet EPA Tier 3 regulations in January 2012. The new Cat 3500C engines include fuel and air system modifications that allow for full compliance with the Tier 3 regulations. “We’re pleased to offer our customers impacted by the United States EPA regulations a timely, comprehensive power solution that doesn’t require after treatment or sacrifice performance,” said Bob Hallengren, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems Product and Application Manager. “We’re offering a wide range of power ratings to the market and were also able to incorporate several new standard features into the design.” Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is located in Hamburg, Germany, and oversees the marketing and service activities for Cat and MaK marine engines. (August 15, 2011)