Caterpillar C13
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]
| 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 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
- "New Industrial: C13 ACERT™". Caterpillar. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- "C13 ACERT™ Industrial Engine". Caterpillar. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- "Cat® C13 for Payload-Pulling Profitability" (PDF). ACERT™ Technology for 2007. Caterpillar. 2007. LEDT7016-01. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
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