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 × 6.18 bore/stroke. Engine ratings were available from 380–525 horsepower at 2100 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1200 RPM.[2]
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]
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
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.