C13 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated

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Overview

The Cat^® C13 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 287-388 bkW (385-520 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C13 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Specialty Ag Equipment, Surface Hauling Equipment, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment.

Features At A Glance

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

High Performance

Simple and efficient turbocharger with balance valve provides optimal air management and improved fuel efficiency.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Fuel & Oil

Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB or Stage IV engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Cat^® engines are designed to accommodate B20 biofuel. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Package Size

Exceptional power density enables standardization across numerous applications. Multiple installation options minimize total package size. Ideal for equipment with narrow engine compartments.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM sample
Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
Superior dealer service network
Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM sample
Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
Superior dealer service network
Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIB Aftertreatment Features

Regeneration. Cat Regeneration System maximizes fuel efficiency during regeneration. Flexible regeneration options maximize uptime.

Mounting. Remote installation options provide OEM flexibility for many applications, including horizontal and vertical mounting, with and without muffler.

Service. Minimum 5000 hour DPF ash service interval.

Tier 4 Final, Stage IV Aftertreatment Features

Regeneration. Cat Regeneration System maximizes fuel efficiency during regeneration. Transparent regeneration maximizes uptime. Aftertreatment life is twice as long as engine rebuild. Option available utilizing Passive Regeneration not requiring Cat Regeneration System - please speak with your Dealer to determine which option is most suitable for your application.

Mounting. Industrial power units have standard horizontal mounting.

Service. Minimum 5000-hour diesel particulate filter ash service interval. PETU filter service is 5000 hours.

Full Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C13

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Power Rating

Maximum Power	520 HP 388 kW
Maximum Torque	1756 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 2381 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed	1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power	385 HP 287 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

General

Engine Configuration	In-Line 6 In-Line 6
Bore	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke	6.2 in 157 mm
Displacement	762.8 in³ 12.5 l
Compression Ratio	17.0:1 17.0:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System	Direct Injection Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment	DOC+DPF+SCR DOC+DPF+SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length	50 in 1274 mm
Width	39 in 994 mm
Height	45 in 134 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments	2520 lb 1143 kg

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Length	42 in 1059 mm
Width	41 in 1049 mm
Height	26 in 654 mm
Weight	571 lb 259 kg

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only

Length	33.6 in 854 mm
Width	11.3 in 287 mm
Height	21.7 in 551 mm
Weight	42.8 lb 19.4 kg
Volume Capacity	51.1 qt (US) 48.4 l

C13 Standard Equipment

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Air Inlet System

Turbocharged

Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Control System

Electronic control system

Over-foam wiring harness

Automatic altitude compensation

Power compensated for fuel temperature

Configurable software features

Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control

Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Remote fan control

Cooling System

Vertical or RH thermostat outlet

Centrifugal water pump

Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 1 flywheel housing

Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV).

Fuel System

MEUI injection

Primary fuel filter

Secondary fuel filters

Fuel transfer pump

Electronic fuel priming

Lube System

Open crankcase ventilation system

Oil cooler

Oil filler

Lube oil filter

Oil dipstick

Gear driven oil pump

Choice of front, rear or center sumps

Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Power Take Off (PTO)

SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.

General

Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB Aftertreatment / Clean Emissions Control Equipment

Cat Regeneration System

Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)

NOx Reduction System (NRS)

Flex pipe connection kit with 90° rotatable elbows to attach to Cat Regeneration System Inlet

Available in 12 volt or 24 volt systems

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV Aftertreatment

Cat Regeneration System

Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)

Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

NOx Reduction System (NRS)

Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

Available in 12V or 24V systems

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Maximum Power: 520 HP; 388 kW
Maximum Torque: 1756 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm; 2381 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

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Maximum Power: 577 HP; 430 kW
Maximum Torque: 1943 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm; 2634 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Emissions: EU Stage V; EU Stage V

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Maximum Power: 580 HP; 433 kW
Maximum Torque: 1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm; 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
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