Cat® C13 Diesel Engine

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 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.

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Maximum Power 520 HP
Maximum Torque 1756 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power 385 HP
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine Configuration In-Line 6
Bore 5.1 in
Stroke 6.2 in
Displacement 762.8 in³
Compression Ratio 17.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment DOC+DPF+SCR
Length 50 in
Width 39 in
Height 45 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 2520 lb
Length 42 in
Width 41 in
Height 26 in
Weight 571 lb
Length 33.6 in
Width 11.3 in
Height 21.7 in
Weight 42.8 lb
Volume Capacity 51.1 qt (US)
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