Caterpillar C32

Caterpillar C32 [1]
Caterpillar-brand engine encased in its yellow enclosure depicted. On the right there is a cylindrical oil filter and on slightly below the middle left also two oil filters side by side. "CAT 1R-1808 - Advanced" reads on these filters. On the bottom it reads "CAT C32 MARINE ENGINE". On the upper right there is a black plate reading "CAT C32" along with some unreadable text. Several white quality check stickers glued on the engine.
Caterpillar C32 within its enclosure painted in yellow
Overview
Manufacturer Caterpillar Incorporated
Production 2006-
Layout
Configuration Four-stroke V12
Displacement 32,100 cubic centimetres (1,959 in3)
Cylinder bore 145 millimetres (5.709 in)
Piston stroke 162 millimetres (6.378 in)
Compression ratio 15.3:1
RPM range
Idle 545
Redline 2350
Combustion
Turbocharger Double
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 1,417 kilowatts (1,900 hp) @ 2200 rpm (marine/military rating)
Torque output 7,000 newton metres (5,163 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight 3.075 tonnes (3.026 long tons; 3.390 short tons)
Emissions
Emissions target standard Euro V or IMO IV
Emissions control technology
Chronology
Predecessor Caterpillar 34 series engine

The Caterpillar C32 is a V12 diesel internal combustion engine made by Caterpillar. The engine is 32.1 liters in displacement (1959 cubic inches). The cylinder size is 5.71 x 6.38 bore/stroke. Caterpillar C32 is the most power-dense high-speed diesel engine[note 1] of Caterpillar. The engine can produce 600-1800 horsepower at 2300 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1500 RPM. The engine weighs over three tonnes at 6780 pounds. The Cat C32 is often used in locomotives[2] and yacht-class ships.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cat.com/en_GB/products/new/power-systems/marine-power-systems/high-performance-propulsion-engines/18494387.html
  2. ↑ Locomotive example: CZ LOKO. "EffiShunter 1000". Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  3. ↑ Yacht example: D'Anglterre (2010). "1300 hp Caterpillar C32 Yacht: D'Anglterre 2 specs".
  1. ↑ To see what speed range is considered high speed, see:High-speed diesel engine
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