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IMX Panelists Focus On Future Of Vessel Design, Fueling

June 4, 2021

A trio of panel discussions at the 2021 Inland Marine Expo (IMX2021) offered an in-depth look at the future of towing vessel propulsion, design and construction. Leaders from throughout… Read More

IMX: Tier 4 Engines And Supply Chain Updates

October 16, 2020

Inland Marine Expo, held virtually this year, one of the most technically informative sessions was “Tier 4 Engines and Supply Chain Updates.” Panelists from companies that produce marine… Read More

Cat Introduces AVD Scalable Power System The Caterpillar AVD shown connecting an engine and a hydrostatic motor to a single propeller. This design allows the engine and other systems to operate independently of the propeller, improving performance and increasing fuel efficiency.

The Caterpillar AVD shown connecting an engine and a hydrostatic motor to a single propeller. This design allows the engine and other systems to operate independently of the propeller, improving performance and increasing fuel efficiency.

Cat Introduces AVD Scalable Power System

February 22, 2019

Caterpillar Marine has introduced the Advanced Variable Drive (AVD), a fully-integrated hydro-mechanical propulsion system that can be customized for any engine application, large or small, including dredges, auxiliary vessels… Read More