Specifications for HP & Torque on a Caterpillar 3176 Engine
by Andrew Cohen
Caterpillar is a North American company that produces heavy machinery and equipment for a plethora of applications. The 3176 marine propulsion engine is no longer in production.
Horsepower and Torque Specifications
The Caterpillar 3176 marine engine is capable of producing a maximum of 600 horsepower when operating at 2,300 revolutions per minute. The peak torque rating of the 3176 is 1,889 pound-feet when operating at 1,600 revolutions per minute.
Engine Specifications
The 3176 is a six-cylinder, four-stroke cycle, diesel engine. This engine's cylinder bore has a diameter of 4.92 inches, and its stroke piston is 5.51 inches long. The compression ratio of this engine is 16 to 1.
Dimensions
The Caterpillar 3176 is 60.8 inches long, 38 inches wide and is 39.5 inches tall. The dry weight of this engine is 2,590 pounds. The dry weight reflects the weight of the engine with no fuel and none of the necessary fluids.
Writer Bio
Andrew Cohen is an aspiring writer from New Jersey who focuses on international relations and political theory. He has been writing seriously for over five years. His bachelor's degree is in political science with a minor in history.
