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M 25 E
Efficiency and Performance
New Development

6 • 8 • 9 Cylinder
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M 25 E • Concept & Benefits

The new M 25 E has been designed to completely meet the ultimate customer requirements, providing the
lowest cost of operation while maintaining the highest uptime in the industry.

Since one engine standard typically does not fit all applications, different M 25 E configurations will be
available to support various application-specific requirements.

Based on the proven M 25 C, all versions have been extensively optimized for best fuel consumption and load
acceptance, leading reliability and durability, and efficient Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) operation. The
service and maintenance-friendly design, remote condition monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, as well
as our unmatched global product support, respond to the industry’s desire to lower operational costs and down
times beyond today’s standards.

For ultimate efficiency and performance, the M 25 E is available as a part of our integrated propulsion packages
with Caterpillar Propulsion Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) and Azimuth drives.

Performance
n 5% more power
n Leading load response

Fuel Cost
n Part load optimization

Emissions
n Optimized engine/SCR solution
n Reduced smoke

Future Ready
n Advanced condition monitoring
n Remote diagnostics

Uptime
n Leading reliability and durability
n Unmatched global product support

Comprehensive
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Optimization
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M 25 E • Applications

Whatever it takes to meet your needs.

We provide customer centric solutions.

A typical offshore supply vessel

operator can save up to $ 250,000 per
year in fuel cost.
The part load efficiency of one M 25 E can save up to 40 tons
of fuel per year in a variable speed application (average 60%
load). Low load variable speed capability can save 50– 60 tons
per year versus constant speed applications (average 20–
25% load).

Always get home safely, even in

the worst conditions.
Unmatched reliability based on the proven MaK M 25 C.

Higher uptime for more revenue.

Extended times between overhauls to reduce lay-days for
maintenance.

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M 25 E • Applications

More eyes with a sharper view of your operation.

Product support on-site and online monitoring.
Engine operation data, available through the Modular Alarm and Control System
(MACS), provides the opportunity for real time monitoring and condition based
maintenance programs.
n 24/7 global support
n Backed by engineering experts
n Qualified technical advice
n Easiest global interaction
n Cutting edge technology

Unique demands?
We‘ll deliver your best solution.
Combined with propellers designed and optimized for vessels’ normal cruise speed,
the part load optimized M 25 E is developed for vessels where maximum engine power
or propeller thrust is only required for a fraction of the operation time. Operational
cost benefits are achieved by operating propellers and engines at best points of
efficiency.
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M 25 E • Part Load Optimization Technology

With an increased power density, prepared for up-coming environmental regulations, the new M 25 E is designed not only for
traditional mechanical and electric propulsion systems, but also to support and complement electric propulsion systems requiring
variable engine speed capabilities.
The optimized engine performance characteristics and the reduced part load fuel consumption are state of the art for every modern
vessel design, addressing operational reliability and lowest operational fuel costs at the same time.
The new Monitoring Alarm and Control System (MACS) from Caterpillar provides additional functionality regarding engine control,
diagnostics, and remote monitoring, including the option to extend the features to engine related systems like SCR’s (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) where customers have elected to reduce NOx related taxes or harbor fees.
Available as a 6, 8, and 9 cylinder engine platform, three application specific engine configurations have been developed, allowing
the selection of engine set up which provides the best fuel efficiency and load acceptance at part load without sacrificing low
smoke emissions.
Designed for IMO II emissions regulations in its standard configuration, the M 25 E complies with IMO III regulations when
combined with SCR systems.

Part Load Optimization Part Load Optimization Flexible Camshaft Technology (FCT)
for constant speed application for variable speed application
Utilizing the Modular Alarm and Control Based on the same engine technology
System (MACS) to control our proven used for constant applications, Caterpillar
Flexible Camshaft- and Waste Gate engineers added a cylinder bypass valve,
Technology, valve timing and boost not only to reduce part load fuel consump-
pressure can be adjusted to reduce tion, but also to improve the load response
fuel consumption over a wider part at lower part load and lower engine
load range, resulting in improved load speed. This is the perfect choice for
response capabilities. variable speed-electric propulsion or
both controllable and fixed pitch propeller
applications.

Waste Gate

Part Load Optimization For Constant Speed For Variable Speed

Benefits Reduced sfoc at customized load range
Improved load step capability
Smoke reduction
No influence on power output, lube oil consumption, fuel quality,
TBO and life time of all components
SCR capability
Exhaust gas temperature

Scope of Supply Flexible Camshaft Technology Flexible Camshaft Technology

Cylinder Bypass Valve
Waste Gate Waste Gate
New Valve Timing New Valve Timing
Adjusted Turbocharger Adjusted Turbocharger
Cylinder Bypass Valve
MACS MACS

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M 25 E fi Controllable Pitch Propeller Application

339

330 kW
Standard 350 kW 350 kW

Constant Constant Variable

Engine Speed speed speed speed

Brake Specific Up to Up to
Fuel Consumption 8 g/kWh 24 g/kWh
BSFC lower BSFC lower BSFC Propulsion engine models are available
for constant and variable speed applica-
tions, providing opportunity for significant
Full load Part load Part load
Load Range optimized optimized optimized cost savings and enviromental benefits to
ship owners who typically operate their
vessel at lower loads.
3 load step Optimized Utilizing a combination of proven tech-
Load Steps capability transient
behaviour nologies (Waste Gate, Flexible Camshaft
Technology, Cylinder Bypass Valve),
Reduced Reduced
Caterpillar engineers designed a variety
Smoke Behavior smoke smoke of ratings allowing naval architects to
match engine efficiency characteristics
with an optimized vessel and propulsion
Optimized Optimized Optimized
SCR Capability exhaust gas exhaust gas exhaust gas
system design.
conditions conditions conditions

System Future Future Future

Monitoring readiness readiness readiness

235
Specific fuel oil consumption [g/kWh]

M 25 E 330 kW Standard Constant Speed

225
M 25 E 350 kW Constant Speed
215 M 25 E 350 kW Variable Speed

205

195

185

175
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Power [kW/cylinder]
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M 25 E fi Fixed Pitch Propeller Application

330 kW
Standard 350 kW

Variable Variable 350 kW

Engine Speed speed speed

Brake Specific
4 g/kWh
Fuel Consumption
BSFC
lower BSFC Developed for vessels where maximum
vessel speed or propeller thrust is only
required for a small fraction of the opera-
Full load Part load tion time.
Load Range optimized optimized
By combining a set of proven technologies
(Waste Gate, Flexible Camshaft Tech-
Reduced nology, Cylinder Bypass Valve), Caterpillar
Smoke Behavior smoke
engineers designed a rating which
especially fits with modern vessel designs
Optimized Optimized
where hull and propeller have been
SCR Capability exhaust gas exhaust gas optimized for lowest operational costs
conditions conditions
at cruising speed.

System Future Future

Monitoring readiness readiness

235
Specific fuel oil consumption [g/kWh]

M 25 E 330 kW Standard Constant Speed

225
M 25 E 350 kW Variable Speed
215

205

195

185

175
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Power [kW/cylinder]

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M 25 E fi Generator Application

330 kW
Standard 350 kW 350 kW

Constant Constant Variable

Engine Speed speed speed speed

Brake Specific
Fuel Consumption 8 g/kWh 24 g/kWh
BSFC lower BSFC lower BSFC Designed for a higher power output the
M 25 E is the right choice for customers.
Not only seeking power density paired
Full load Part load Part load with increased load response capabilities,
Load Range optimized optimized optimized
but also for customers who have elected
to lower operational fuel costs utilizing
3 load step Optimized selected load profiles in combination with
Load Steps capability transient the most efficient engine speed.
behaviour

Reduced Reduced
Smoke Behavior smoke smoke

Optimized Optimized Optimized

SCR Capability exhaust gas exhaust gas exhaust gas
conditions conditions conditions

System Future Future Future

Monitoring readiness readiness readiness

235
Specific fuel oil consumption [g/kWh]

M 25 E 330 kW Standard Constant Speed DEP

225
M 25 E 350 kW Constant Speed DEP
215 M 25 E 350 kW Variable Speed DEP

205

195

185

175
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Power [kW/cylinder]
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M 25 E • Technical Data

Propulsion
6 M 25 E 8 M25 E 9 M 25 E
Maximum continous rating acc. ISO 3046/1 kW 2,100 2,800 3,150
Speed rpm 720 /750 720 /750 720 /750
Minimum speed rpm 240/250 240/250 240/250
Bore mm 255 255 255
Stroke mm 400 400 400
Brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) bar 28.6 /27.4 28.6 /27.4 28.6 /27.4
Charge air pressure bar 3.35 3.35 3.35
Firing pressure bar 220 220 220
Combustion air demand (ta = 20 °C) m3/h 11,850/11,965 15,040/15,200 17,715/17,880
Specific fuel oil consumption*
n = const 100 % Basic g/kWh 187 187 187
85 % engine g/kWh 185 185 185
75 % configuration g/kWh 184 184 184
50 % g/kWh 193 193 193
Lube oil consumption g/kWh 0.6 ± 0.3 0.6 ± 0.3 0.6 ± 0.3
NOx emission g/kWh 9.6 9.6 9.6
* Reference conditions: LCV = 42.700 kJ/kg, without engine driven pumps, tolerance 5% plus 1% per engine driven pump • Ambient temperature 25 °C

6
7
6

Turbocharger at driving end Turbocharger at free end

Turbocharger at driving end [ Dimensions (mm) ] Turbocharger at free end

Turbocharger Turbocharger Turbocharger Turbocharger
nozzle position 0° nozzle position 90° nozzle position 0° nozzle position 90°
Engine L1 L2 L3 L4 H1 H2 H3 H4 W1 W2 L1° H1° H5 Weight [t] L5 L6 H6 H2° H7
wet sump dry sump

6 M 25 E 4,840 358 672 883 2,525 861 460 1,191 2,080 850 5,136 2,200 1,704 23.5 21.2 4,563 3,622 2,555 2,230 1,734
6

8 M 25 E 5,700 338 672 883 2,670 861 460 1,191 2,230 937 6,085 2,322 1,704 30.0 28.5 5,423 4,502 2,700 2,352 1,770
7

9 M 25 E 6,130 338 672 883 2,670 861 460 1,191 2,230 937 6,515 2,322 1,704 30.0 30.0 5,853 4,932 2,700 2,352 1,770

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Technical
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Generator Set

W2
H1°
H1
H3

H2

L1 W1
L1°
L2

Generator Set
Turbocharger nozzle
Turbocharger nozzle position 0° position 90°

Type L1 L2 H1 H2 W1 W2 H1° L1° H3 Weight [t]

6 M 25 E 6,776 7,717 2,555 1,340 2,357 850 2,230 7,597 1,734 43.0
8 M 25 E 7,636 8,577 2,700 1,340 2,357 937 2,352 8,887 1,770 53.0
9 M 25 E 8,066 9,007 2,700 1,340 2,357 937 2,352 9,317 1,770 56.0

Data
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