What is the horsepower of a 3208 Cat engine?

Power. Three versions of the 3208 engine have varying power ratings. The version with the lowest power produces 210 horsepower, the mid-range version produces 375 horsepower and the most powerful version produces 435 horsepower.

How long do Caterpillar marine engines last?

1,500 hours
The average marine gasoline engine runs for 1,500 hours before needing a major overhaul. The average marine diesel engine will run for more than three times that long and log an average 5,000 hours under the same conditions.

What does a 3208 Caterpillar weigh?

Cat lists the 3208 TA at 375 HP as weighing 1,880 Lbs.

Is the CAT 3126 a good engine?

Mechanics report that if properly maintained the CAT 3126 is a very reliable diesel engine. However, it had an unfair bad reputation, because it was associated with issues from its parent CAT 3116 diesel engine.

What will a caterpillar ta 3208 power?

The Caterpillar TA 3208, 375 HP will drive a 13T boat along at 35 knots. Marine applications include main and auxiliary engines on the following vessels. Cruise ships (aux) Ferries (aux) General cargo ships (aux) Yachts and pleasure cruisers (main)

Why choose a 3208 engine for your boat?

Caterpillar engines have proved to be reliable and cheap, and the 3208 is particular suited to fitting into all sizes of boats. An RNLI Lifeboat near Drogheda in Ireland is powered by twin 3208 turbo-charged diesels – such is their reliability.

Are there any reconditioned Facebook 3208 engines available?

Facebook has at least four suppliers of reconditioned engines and used and new spares for this engine. Although the 3208 has been discontinued (1999) there are many still in service; the most popular applications for these engines are listed below: The Caterpillar TA 3208, 375 HP will drive a 13T boat along at 35 knots.

Are there any spare parts available for a Ford 3208?

Nowadays spares for the 3208 model are still available from various outlets; some EOL still supply, in fact you need to go there for certain gaskets and valve-stem oil seals and some spares. Facebook has at least four suppliers of reconditioned engines and used and new spares for this engine.