Caterpillar 3056 Marine Engine - 185 HP with ZF 80A Gearbox (3.5 Hours)
An exceptional opportunity to purchase a virtually unused Caterpillar 3056 Marine Engine, rated at 185 HP, paired with a ZF 80A marine gearbox (both A and B side gear ratios 1.75:1).
Year of Manufacture: Approx. 2009
Engine Hours: Only 3.5 hours
Condition: Purchased brand new for a boat project that was never completed
Installation Status: The engine was mounted in the boat but never fully installed or commissioned. The vessel remained on dry dock its entire life, and the engine was never operated under load or used in service.
Status: Engine and gearbox have now been removed from the vessel and are ready for installation
Recent Servicing (2025):
- Full inspection and run-up completed
- Engine oil and filters replaced
- Fuel filters and air cleaner replaced
- Coolant flushed and refilled with genuine Caterpillar coolant
Marine gearbox:
- ATF fluid drained and refilled
- Filter replaced
- Freshwater pump side functioning correctly
- Several minor components were replaced (hoses, etc. )
Additional Notes:
- Can be seen running for serious inquiries
- A rare chance to acquire a low-hour engine
Year of Manufacture: Approx. 2009
Engine Hours: Only 3.5 hours
Condition: Purchased brand new for a boat project that was never completed
Installation Status: The engine was mounted in the boat but never fully installed or commissioned. The vessel remained on dry dock its entire life, and the engine was never operated under load or used in service.
Status: Engine and gearbox have now been removed from the vessel and are ready for installation
Recent Servicing (2025):
- Full inspection and run-up completed
- Engine oil and filters replaced
- Fuel filters and air cleaner replaced
- Coolant flushed and refilled with genuine Caterpillar coolant
Marine gearbox:
- ATF fluid drained and refilled
- Filter replaced
- Freshwater pump side functioning correctly
- Several minor components were replaced (hoses, etc. )
Additional Notes:
- Can be seen running for serious inquiries
- A rare chance to acquire a low-hour engine
Region
Victoria
Location
Gippsland Area Traralgon VIC
Launch Year
2009