Marine

Propulsion
Engine

3306B

160 bkW (215 bhp) 218 mhp @ 2000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, engine
oil cooler, expansion tank, thermostats and
housing, transmission oil cooler

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Electric Starting Motor

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines

Ether Starting Air

Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel

Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever

Mounting System
Front support

Manual Sump Pump

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Pilot House Instrument Panel

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls
Remote Positive Locking Governor Control
RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 160 bkW (215 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

A Rating DM6061-00

300
225
150
75

300
225
150
75

800
Torque
lb ft

Torque
Nm

1200
800

500
200

-100

250

.411
BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

400

243
235
228

.399
.387
.375

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

160 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

764
777
783
794
802
802
802
815
859

230.0
229.0
229.0
229.0
230.0
232.0
236.0
242.0
250.0

43.9
42.1
40.2
38.6
36.9
34.9
33.0
32.0
32.2

764
689
619
552
489
430
374
323
275

230.0
229.0
229.0
228.0
229.0
230.0
233.0
239.0
247.0

43.9
37.5
31.8
26.8
22.3
18.5
15.3
12.5
10.2

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

160
155
148
141
134
126
118
111
108

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

160
137
117
98
82
68
55
44
35

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6061-00.pdf

215 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

215
207
198
190
180
169
158
149
145

563
573
577
586
591
591
591
601
634

.378
.376
.376
.376
.378
.381
.388
.398
.411

11.6
11.1
10.6
10.2
9.7
9.2
8.7
8.5
8.5

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

215
184
156
132
110
91
74
59
46

563
508
457
407
361
317
276
238
203

.378
.376
.376
.375
.376
.378
.383
.393
.406

11.6
9.9
8.4
7.1
5.9
4.9
4.0
3.3
2.7

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 160 bkW (215 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

951.1
372.0
542.8

37.4
14.7
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 188-1628

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A Rating
Typical Application . . . For heavy-duty service
in vessels such as freighters, tugboats, bottom
drag trawlers, and deep river towboats where
the engine is operated at rated load and speed
up to 100% of the time without interruption or
load cycling.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 to 8000
Time at Rated Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 100%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 to 100%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . No limit

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 160 bkW (215 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6061-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1242-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

175 bkW (235 bhp) 238 mhp @ 2000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, engine
oil cooler, expansion tank, thermostats and
housing, transmission oil cooler

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Electric Starting Motor

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines

Ether Starting Air

Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel

Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever

Mounting System
Front support

Manual Sump Pump

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Pilot House Instrument Panel

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls
Remote Positive Locking Governor Control
RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

B Rating DM6060-00
300
225
150
75

300
225
150
75

900
Torque
lb ft

Torque
Nm

1300
900

600
300

100

259

.426

248

.408

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

500

238
227

.390
.372

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

175 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

836
866
887
901
913
927
941
950
956

231.0
230.0
230.0
231.0
233.0
237.0
242.0
249.0
259.0

48.2
47.2
45.8
44.2
42.6
41.1
39.8
38.4
37.0

836
754
677
604
535
470
409
353
301

231.0
229.0
228.0
228.0
227.0
228.0
230.0
235.0
242.0

48.2
41.0
34.7
29.2
24.3
20.0
16.5
13.5
10.9

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

175
172
167
160
153
146
138
129
120

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

175
150
128
108
90
74
60
48
38

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6060-00.pdf

235 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
231
224
215
205
195
185
173
161

617
639
654
665
673
684
694
701
705

.380
.378
.378
.380
.383
.390
.398
.409
.426

12.7
12.5
12.1
11.7
11.3
10.9
10.5
10.1
9.8

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
201
171
144
120
99
80
65
51

617
556
499
445
395
347
302
260
222

.380
.376
.375
.375
.373
.375
.378
.386
.398

12.7
10.8
9.2
7.7
6.4
5.3
4.4
3.6
2.9

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

951.1
372.0
542.8

37.4
14.7
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 188-1628

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating
Typical Application . . . Vessels such as
midwater trawlers, purse seiners, crew and
supply boats, ferries, and towboats where locks,
sandbars, and curves dictate frequent slowing,
and engine load and speed are constant with
some cycling.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 to 5000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 80%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 to 80%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . 10 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1800 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6060-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1241-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

201 bkW (270 bhp) 274 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, engine
oil cooler, expansion tank, thermostats and
housing, transmission oil cooler

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Electric Starting Motor

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines

Ether Starting Air

Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel

Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever

Mounting System
Front support

Manual Sump Pump

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Pilot House Instrument Panel

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls
Remote Positive Locking Governor Control
RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 201 bkW (270 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

C Rating DM6059-00

300
225
150
75

300
200
100

Torque
lb ft

1000

1000
600

700
400

200

100

263

.432

252

.413

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

1400

400

240
229

.394
.375

1300

1500

1700

1900

2100

2300

1300

1500

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

201 kW

English

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

872
900
926
955
987
1005
1012
1019
1030
1021
1019

240.0
236.0
234.0
232.0
232.0
234.0
237.0
240.0
246.0
254.0
263.0

57.6
55.8
54.0
52.5
51.4
49.9
47.8
45.8
44.3
42.0
40.2

872
795
721
651
584
521
461
406
353
305
260

240.0
234.0
230.0
229.0
229.0
229.0
230.0
231.0
236.0
242.0
250.0

57.6
48.8
41.5
35.4
30.0
25.3
21.2
17.6
14.5
12.0
9.7

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

201
198
194
190
186
179
170
160
151
139
128

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

201
175
151
130
110
93
77
64
52
42
33

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6059-00.pdf

2100

2300

270 hp

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Engine
Power
kW

1900

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data
Engine
Speed
rpm

1700

Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

270
266
260
255
249
240
227
215
202
186
172

643
664
683
704
728
741
746
752
760
753
752

.395
.388
.385
.381
.381
.385
.390
.395
.404
.418
.432

15.2
14.7
14.3
13.9
13.6
13.2
12.6
12.1
11.7
11.1
10.6

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

270
234
202
174
148
124
104
85
69
56
44

643
586
532
480
431
384
340
299
260
225
192

.395
.385
.378
.376
.376
.376
.378
.380
.388
.398
.411

15.2
12.9
11.0
9.4
7.9
6.7
5.6
4.6
3.8
3.2
2.6

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 201 bkW (270 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

951.1
372.0
542.8

37.4
14.7
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 188-1628

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

C Rating
Typical Application . . . Vessels such as ferries,
harbor tugs, fishing boats moving at higher
speeds out and back (e.g. lobster, crayfish,
and tuna), offshore service boats, and also
displacement hull yachts and short trip coastal
freighters where engine load and speed are
cyclical.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 to 4000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 50%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 80%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . 6 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 2000 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 201 bkW (270 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6059-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1240-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

175 bkW (235 bhp) 238 mhp @ 2000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven, self-priming auxiliary sea water pump
with rotary rubber impeller; gear driven centrifugal
jacket water pump; engine oil cooler; expansion
tank; engine mounted heat exchanger with
removable tube bundle and replaceable coppernickel tubes; thermostats and housing

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Ether Starting Aid

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines
Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Starting Motor
Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel
Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever
Manual Sump Pump
Pilot House Instrument Panel

Mounting System
Front support

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Remote Positive Locking Governor Control

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls

RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

A Rating DM6056-00

300
225
150
75

300
225
150
75

900
Torque
lb ft

Torque
Nm

1300
900

600
300

100

250

.411

241

.396

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

500

232
223

.381
.366

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

175 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

836
866
887
901
913
927
941
950
956

229.0
227.0
225.0
225.0
225.0
225.0
224.0
223.0
223.0

47.7
46.6
44.9
43.0
41.0
39.0
36.8
34.4
32.0

836
754
677
604
535
470
409
353
301

229.0
227.0
226.0
227.0
228.0
230.0
234.0
241.0
250.0

47.7
40.6
34.4
29.0
24.3
20.3
16.8
13.8
11.3

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

175
172
167
160
153
146
138
129
120

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

175
150
128
108
90
74
60
48
38

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6056-00.pdf

235 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
231
224
215
205
195
185
173
161

617
639
654
665
673
684
694
701
705

.376
.373
.370
.370
.370
.370
.368
.367
.367

12.6
12.3
11.9
11.4
10.8
10.3
9.7
9.1
8.5

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
201
171
144
120
99
80
65
51

617
556
499
445
395
347
302
260
222

.376
.373
.372
.373
.375
.378
.385
.396
.411

12.6
10.7
9.1
7.7
6.4
5.4
4.4
3.6
3.0

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

977.6
434.8
542.8

38.5
17.1
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 118-7821

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A Rating
Typical Application . . . For heavy-duty service
in vessels such as freighters, tugboats, bottom
drag trawlers, and deep river towboats where
the engine is operated at rated load and speed
up to 100% of the time without interruption or
load cycling.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 to 8000
Time at Rated Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 100%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 to 100%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . No limit

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 175 bkW (235 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6056-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1239-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

187 bkW (250 bhp) 254 mhp @ 2000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven, self-priming auxiliary sea water pump
with rotary rubber impeller; gear driven centrifugal
jacket water pump; engine oil cooler; expansion
tank; engine mounted heat exchanger with
removable tube bundle and replaceable coppernickel tubes; thermostats and housing

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Ether Starting Aid

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines
Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Starting Motor
Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel
Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever
Manual Sump Pump
Pilot House Instrument Panel

Mounting System
Front support

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Remote Positive Locking Governor Control

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls

RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 187 bkW (250 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

B Rating DM6055-00
300
225
150
75

300
200
100

Torque
lb ft

1000

1000
600

700
400

200

100

246

.404
BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

1400

400

239
232
225

.393
.382
.371

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

187 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

891
924
946
962
976
993
1007

229.0
227.0
226.0
226.0
226.0
225.0
225.0

50.9
49.8
48.1
46.1
44.0
41.9
39.5

890
804
721
643
570
501
436
321

229.0
227.0
226.0
226.0
227.0
229.0
232.0
246.0

50.9
43.2
36.6
30.8
25.8
21.4
17.7
11.8

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

187
184
178
171
164
156
148

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200

187
160
136
115
96
79
64
40

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6055-00.pdf

250 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

250
246
239
230
219
209
198

657
681
698
709
720
732
743

.376
.373
.372
.372
.372
.370
.370

13.4
13.2
12.7
12.2
11.6
11.1
10.4

2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200

250
214
182
154
128
106
86
54

656
593
532
474
420
369
322
237

.376
.373
.372
.372
.373
.376
.381
.404

13.4
11.4
9.7
8.1
6.8
5.7
4.7
3.1

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 187 bkW (250 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

977.6
434.8
542.8

38.5
17.1
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 118-7821

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating
Typical Application . . . Vessels such as
midwater trawlers, purse seiners, crew and
supply boats, ferries, and towboats where locks,
sandbars, and curves dictate frequent slowing,
and engine load and speed are constant with
some cycling.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 to 5000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 80%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 to 80%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . 10 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1800 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 187 bkW (250 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6055-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1238-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

235 bkW (315 bhp) 319 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, engine
oil cooler, expansion tank, thermostats and
housing, transmission oil cooler

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Electric Starting Motor

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines

Ether Starting Air

Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel

Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever

Mounting System
Front support

Manual Sump Pump

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Pilot House Instrument Panel

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls
Remote Positive Locking Governor Control
RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 235 bkW (315 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

D Rating DM6058-00

300
225
150
75

300
100
-100

Torque
lb ft

1200

1100
700

800
400

300

244

.401

235

.386

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

1500

500

225
216

.371
.356

1300

1500

1700

1900

2100

2300

1300

1500

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

235 kW

English

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1020
1046
1071
1102
1122
1122
1122
1122
1122
1071
1020

227.0
222.0
219.0
218.0
216.0
217.0
219.0
223.0
228.0
233.0
241.0

63.5
60.9
58.7
56.8
54.6
51.7
49.1
46.8
44.6
40.6
36.8

1020
929
843
761
683
609
540
474
413
356
303

227.0
222.0
219.0
218.0
217.0
219.0
222.0
226.0
230.0
236.0
244.0

63.5
54.0
46.1
39.3
33.3
28.2
23.9
20.0
16.6
13.7
11.1

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
230
224
219
212
200
188
176
165
146
128

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

235
204
177
151
129
108
90
75
61
49
38

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6058-00.pdf

2100

2300

315 hp

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Engine
Power
kW

1900

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data
Engine
Speed
rpm

1700

Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

315
308
301
294
284
268
252
236
221
196
172

752
771
790
813
827
827
827
827
827
790
752

.373
.365
.360
.358
.355
.357
.360
.367
.375
.383
.396

16.8
16.1
15.5
15.0
14.4
13.7
13.0
12.4
11.8
10.7
9.7

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

315
274
237
203
173
145
121
100
81
65
51

752
685
622
561
504
449
398
350
305
263
223

.373
.365
.360
.358
.357
.360
.365
.372
.378
.388
.401

16.8
14.3
12.2
10.4
8.8
7.4
6.3
5.3
4.4
3.6
2.9

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 235 bkW (315 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

951.1
372.0
542.8

37.4
14.7
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
19.8
307.8
935.7
1018.3

in.
0.8
12.1
36.8
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 188-1628

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

D Rating
Typical Application . . . Planing hull vessels such
as offshore patrol boats, customs, police, and
some fire and fishing boats. Also used for bow
and stern thrusters.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 to 3000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 16%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 50%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . 2 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2050 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1900 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 235 bkW (315 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6058-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1237-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

261 bkW (350 bhp) 355 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, engine
oil cooler, expansion tank, thermostats and
housing, transmission oil cooler

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Electric Starting Motor

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines

Ether Starting Air

Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel

Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever

Mounting System
Front support

Manual Sump Pump

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Pilot House Instrument Panel

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls
Remote Positive Locking Governor Control
RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 261 bkW (350 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
IMO Compliant
Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

E Rating DM6057-00

400
300
200
100

300
100
-100

Torque
lb ft

1300

1100
600

900
500

100

100

243

.399

234

.384

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

1600

500

225
216

.369
.354

1300

1500

1700

1900

2100

2300

1300

1500

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

261 kW

English

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1133
1173
1218
1260
1291
1291
1292
1292
1291
1212
1133

232.0
228.0
225.0
223.0
221.0
221.0
222.0
225.0
229.0
235.0
243.0

72.1
70.0
68.3
66.5
64.2
60.6
57.3
54.4
51.6
46.2
41.3

1133
1032
936
845
758
676
599
527
459
396
337

232.0
223.0
219.0
216.0
216.0
217.0
220.0
224.0
228.0
233.0
239.0

72.1
60.3
51.1
43.4
36.8
31.2
26.3
22.1
18.3
14.9
12.1

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

261
258
255
251
243
230
216
203
189
165
142

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

261
227
196
168
143
120
100
83
67
54
42

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6057-00.pdf

2100

2300

350 hp

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Engine
Power
kW

1900

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data
Engine
Speed
rpm

1700

Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

350
346
342
336
326
308
290
272
254
221
191

836
865
898
929
952
952
953
953
952
894
836

.381
.375
.370
.367
.363
.363
.365
.370
.376
.386
.399

19.0
18.5
18.0
17.6
17.0
16.0
15.1
14.4
13.6
12.2
10.9

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

350
304
263
225
192
161
135
111
90
72
57

836
761
690
623
559
499
442
389
339
292
249

.381
.367
.360
.355
.355
.357
.362
.368
.375
.383
.393

19.0
15.9
13.5
11.5
9.7
8.2
6.9
5.8
4.8
3.9
3.2

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 261 bkW (350 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

951.1
372.0
542.8

37.4
14.7
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing:188-1628

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

E Rating
Typical Application . . . Planing hull vessels such
as pleasure craft, harbor patrol, harbor master,
and some fishing and pilot boats.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 to 1000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 8%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 30%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . 1/2 out of 6 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2050 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1900 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 261 bkW (350 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6057-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1236-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

216 bkW (290 bhp) 294 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven, self-priming auxiliary sea water pump
with rotary rubber impeller; gear driven centrifugal
jacket water pump; engine oil cooler; expansion
tank; engine mounted heat exchanger with
removable tube bundle and replaceable coppernickel tubes; thermostats and housing

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Ether Starting Aid

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines
Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Starting Motor
Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel
Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever
Manual Sump Pump
Pilot House Instrument Panel

Mounting System
Front support

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Remote Positive Locking Governor Control

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls

RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 216 bkW (290 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES

Engine Power
hp

IMO Compliant

300
225
150
75

400
300
200
100

1000

1000

700

Torque
lb ft

1400

600

400

200

100

226

.372

220

.363

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

C Rating DM6054-00

215
209

.354
.345

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

216 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

938
969
998
1035
1059
1059
1059
1059
1059

226.0
223.0
220.0
215.0
211.0
209.0
209.0
211.0
213.0

58.2
56.7
54.7
52.9
50.3
47.0
44.2
41.8
39.5

939
855
776
700
628
561
497
436
380

226.0
223.0
220.0
218.0
217.0
217.0
219.0
222.0
226.0

58.3
50.0
42.6
36.2
30.6
25.8
21.7
18.1
15.0

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

216
213
209
206
200
189
178
166
155

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

216
188
163
139
119
100
83
69
56

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6054-00.pdf

290 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

290
286
280
276
268
253
238
223
208

692
715
736
763
781
781
781
781
781

.372
.367
.362
.353
.347
.344
.344
.347
.350

15.4
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.3
12.4
11.7
11.0
10.4

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

290
252
218
187
159
134
112
92
75

693
631
572
516
463
414
367
322
280

.372
.367
.362
.358
.357
.357
.360
.365
.372

15.4
13.2
11.3
9.6
8.1
6.8
5.7
4.8
4.0

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 216 bkW (290 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

977.6
434.8
542.8

38.5
17.1
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 118-7821

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

C Rating
Typical Application . . . Vessels such as ferries,
harbor tugs, fishing boats moving at higher
speeds out and back (e.g. lobster, crayfish,
and tuna), offshore service boats, and also
displacement hull yachts and short trip coastal
freighters where engine load and speed
are cyclical.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 to 4000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 50%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 80%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . 6 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 2000 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 216 bkW (290 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6054-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1235-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

250 bkW (335 bhp) 340 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven, self-priming auxiliary sea water pump
with rotary rubber impeller; gear driven centrifugal
jacket water pump; engine oil cooler; expansion
tank; engine mounted heat exchanger with
removable tube bundle and replaceable coppernickel tubes; thermostats and housing

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Ether Starting Aid

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines
Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Starting Motor
Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel
Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever
Manual Sump Pump
Pilot House Instrument Panel

Mounting System
Front support

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Remote Positive Locking Governor Control

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls

RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 250 bkW (335 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES

Engine Power
hp

IMO Compliant

400
300
200
100

400
300
200
100

1200

1100

800

Torque
lb ft

1600

600

400

100

231

.380

224

.368

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

D Rating DM6053-00

217
210

.356
.344

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

250 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1085
1114
1145
1181
1204
1204
1204
1204
1205

231.0
228.0
224.0
219.0
214.0
211.0
210.0
212.0
215.0

68.7
66.6
64.1
61.3
57.8
53.8
50.5
47.7
45.2

1085
989
897
809
726
648
574
504
439

231.0
224.0
219.0
216.0
214.0
214.0
215.0
218.0
221.0

68.7
58.0
49.0
41.4
34.9
29.4
24.7
20.6
17.0

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

250
245
240
235
227
214
202
189
177

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

250
217
188
161
137
115
96
79
64

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6053-00.pdf

335 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

335
329
322
315
304
288
271
254
237

800
822
844
871
888
888
888
888
889

.380
.375
.368
.360
.352
.347
.345
.349
.353

18.1
17.6
16.9
16.2
15.3
14.2
13.3
12.6
11.9

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

335
292
252
216
184
155
129
106
86

800
729
662
597
535
478
423
372
324

.380
.368
.360
.355
.352
.352
.353
.358
.363

18.1
15.3
12.9
10.9
9.2
7.8
6.5
5.4
4.5

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 250 bkW (335 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

977.6
434.8
542.8

38.5
17.1
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 118-7821

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

D Rating
Typical Application . . . Planing hull vessels such
as offshore patrol boats, customs, police, and
some fire and fishing boats. Also used for bow
and stern thrusters.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 to 3000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 16%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 50%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . . 2 out of 12 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2050 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1900 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 250 bkW (335 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6053-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1234-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

2001 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.

Marine
Propulsion
Engine

3306B

265 bkW (355 bhp) 360 mhp @ 2200 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 L (641 cu. in.)
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 mm (4.8 in.)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydra-mechanical
Engine Weight, Net Dry (approx) . . 1120.9 kg (2469 lb)
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.2 L (4.8 U.S. gal)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . 27.4 L (7.2 U.S. gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hr
Caterpillar DEO 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System

Dry, regular duty air cleaner

Air Cleaner Rain Cap

Cooling System
Gear driven, self-priming auxiliary sea water pump
with rotary rubber impeller; gear driven centrifugal
jacket water pump; engine oil cooler; expansion
tank; engine mounted heat exchanger with
removable tube bundle and replaceable coppernickel tubes; thermostats and housing

12V 51 Amp, 24V 35 Amp, 24V 60 Amp Alternator

Exhaust System
Watercooled manifold and turbocharger; dry elbow
and flange, 152 mm (6 in.)

Electric Overspeed Shutoff

Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 (156 teeth)

Ether Starting Aid

Fuel System
Fuel priming pump, fuel transfer pump, fuel filter,
flexible fuel lines
Instruments
Fuel pressure gauge, service meter, heavy-duty
standard SAE rotation tachometer drive
Lube System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, oil filter, LH oil
filler and oil level gauge, oil pan

Air Starting Motor

Auxiliary Drive Pulley
Digital Tachometer
Double Wall Fuel Lines and Drain
Duplex Fuel Filter
Electric Starting Motor
Engine-Mounted Instrument Panel
Exhaust Elbow, Pipe, Rain Cap, Flexible Fittings
Front Enclosed Clutch
Fuel Ratio Control
Hydraulic Pump Drive
Magnetic Pickup
Manual Shutoff Lever
Manual Sump Pump
Pilot House Instrument Panel

Mounting System
Front support

Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator

General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow
paint, lifting eyes

Remote Positive Locking Governor Control

Remote-Mounted Pilot House Controls

RH Oil Level Gauge
Shutoff Solenoid ETR
Spare Parts Kit

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 265 bkW (355 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES

Engine Power
hp

IMO Compliant

400
300
200
100

500
300
100
-100

1300

1200

900

Torque
lb ft

1700

700

500

200

100

236

.388

228

.374

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

E Rating DM6052-00

219
211

.360
.346

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

265 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1150
1191
1237
1279
1311
1311
1311
1311
1311

236.0
233.0
228.0
222.0
216.0
212.0
211.0
213.0
216.0

74.4
72.7
70.4
67.4
63.7
59.1
55.4
52.3
49.5

1150
1048
951
858
770
687
608
535
466

236.0
226.0
219.0
215.0
213.0
213.0
214.0
216.0
219.0

74.4
62.0
52.0
43.8
36.9
31.0
26.0
21.7
17.9

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

265
262
259
255
247
233
220
206
192

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

265
231
199
171
145
122
102
84
68

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM6052-00.pdf

355 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

355
351
347
341
332
313
295
276
258

848
878
912
943
967
967
967
967
967

.388
.383
.375
.365
.355
.349
.347
.350
.355

19.7
19.2
18.6
17.8
16.8
15.6
14.6
13.8
13.1

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400

355
309
267
229
195
164
137
113
92

848
773
701
633
568
507
448
395
344

.388
.372
.360
.353
.350
.350
.352
.355
.360

19.7
16.4
13.7
11.6
9.7
8.2
6.9
5.7
4.7

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

Created on 06/19/2001 11:49

2001 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 265 bkW (355 bhp)

Front

Footprint
03

03

03

Right Side

H
01

01

01

W
03

03

03

01

DIMENSIONS*
Overall Length
Length from rear face of block to front of engine
Length from rear face of block to back of flywheel housing

mm
1719.2
1285.0
149.8

in.
67.7
50.6
5.9

Overall Height
Height from crankshaft centerline to top of engine
Height from crankshaft centerline to bottom of oil pan

1141.0
827.7
313.3

44.9
32.6
12.3

Overall Width
Width from crankshaft centerline to port side (left side)
Width from crankshaft centerline to starboard side
(right side)

977.6
434.8
542.8

38.5
17.1
21.4

Customer mounting hole diameter

Width from crankshaft centerline to mounting holes
Length from rear face of block to mounting holes

Front
mm
in.
19.8
0.8
307.8
12.1
935.7
36.8
1018.3
40.1

*Illustrations and dimensions from drawing: 118-7821

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

E Rating
Typical Application . . . Planing hull vessels such
as pleasure craft, harbor patrol, harbor master,
and some fishing and pilot boats.
Typical Hours Per Year . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 to 1000
Time at Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 8%
Load Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 30%
Typical Time at Full Load . . . . 1/2 out of 6 hours
Rated Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 rpm
Maximum Cruise Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2050 rpm
Maximum Continuous Cruise Speed. . . . 1900 rpm

Engine Performance Parameters

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Specific Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3%
Fuel Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5%
Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity. These
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
27C (81F), and 60% relative humidity.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API
[16C (60F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C
(85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

3306B MARINE PROPULSION 265 bkW (355 bhp)

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
TMI Reference No.: DM6052-00 (6-19-01)
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1233-00 (6-01)
Supersedes LEHM7240-01

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.

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