Caterpillar C13
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
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The Caterpillar C13 is an inline-6 diesel internal combustion engine made by Caterpillar. The engine has 12.5 litres (760 cu in) displacement and 5.12 in × 6.18 in (130 mm × 157 mm) cylinders (bore × stroke). Engine ratings were available from 380 to 525 hp (285 to 390 kW) at 2100 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1200 RPM.[2]
Displacement12,500 cubic centimetres (760 cu in)
Cylinder bore130 millimetres (5.1 in)
| Caterpillar C13 [1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Incorporated |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | I6 |
| Displacement | 12,500 cubic centimetres (760 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 130 millimetres (5.1 in) |
| Piston stroke | 157 millimetres (6.2 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 650 |
| Max. engine speed | 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 engine weighs over one ton at 2,610 lb (1,180 kg). The Cat C13 is often used in Class 8 trucks and highway coaches. It is also used in large agricultural equipment and fire trucks, where it is rated at a higher horsepower.[3]
Sample applications
- Caterpillar 345C L excavator
- Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck and chassis
- Caterpillar 730 EJ articulated dump truck
- Caterpillar 735 articulated dump truck and chassis
- Freightliner Century Class truck
- Gleaner A85 combine harvester
- Harimau tank
- Sisu E13TP military truck
