Caterpillar C13

Caterpillar C13 [1]
Overview
Manufacturer Caterpillar Incorporated
Layout
Displacement 12,500 cubic centimetres (760 in3)
Cylinder bore 130 millimetres (5.1 in)
Piston stroke 157 millimetres (6.2 in)
Compression ratio 17:1
RPM range
Idle 650
Redline 2800
Combustion
Turbocharger single with non-ACERT engines, sequential twin turbochargers used with ACERT engines
Fuel system Unit injection (see management)
Management Electronic (ACERT) with mechanical failsafe
Fuel type Diesel
Oil system Wet sump
Cooling system Water cooled
Output
Power output 387 kilowatts (519 hp) (marine/military rating)
Dimensions
Dry weight 1.35 tonnes (1.33 long tons; 1.49 short tons)

The Caterpillar C13 is an inline-6 diesel internal combustion engine made by Caterpillar. The engine is 12.5 liters in displacement (763 cubic inches). The cylinder size is 5.12 x 6.18 bore/stroke. The engine can produce 380-430 horsepower at 2100 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1200 RPM. [2]

The engine weighs over one ton at 2610 pounds. The Cat C13 is often used in Class 8 vehicles (tractor-trailers). The Gleaner A85 is a Gleaner combine harvester that uses the C13, and it is considered a class 8 vehicle. In the A85 as well as in fire trucks, it is rated at a higher horsepower. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New Industrial: C13 ACERT™". Caterpillar. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  2. ↑ "C13 ACERT™ Industrial Engine". Caterpillar. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  3. ↑ "Cat® C13 for Payload-Pulling Profitability" LEDT7016-C13 Engine Brochure 8.9.07.pdf (PDF). ACERT™ Technology for 2007. Caterpillar. 2007. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
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