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Cat® C13B Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
577hp
Maximum Torque:
1943lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
456hp
C13B Industrial Diesel Engine

Overview

The Cat® C13B engine supplies remarkable power and torque in a smaller, lighter engine package. With a aftertreatment that is 65% smaller and 54% lighter than its predecessor and over 34 kW/L of power density, the C13B is designed to allow OEMs to downsize their engine platforms, lower installation costs and maximize uptime by providing long life in the toughest applications.

Category:
Industrial Diesel Engines

Brand:
Caterpillar

Power Rating

Maximum Power:
577hp
Maximum Torque:
1943lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
456hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
China Nonroad IV

General

Engine Configuration:
In-Line 6
Bore:
5.1in
Stroke:
6.2in
Displacement:
762.8in³
Compression Ratio:
15.8:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System:
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
DOC+DPF+SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
50in
Width:
39in
Height:
45in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
2480lb

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Length:
35.3in
Width:
31.8in
Height:
18.1in
Weight:
220lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
  • Front or rear exhaust configurations available

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

  • Available SAE No. 1 power take-off with optional SAE B or SAE C power take-off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments.

fuel system

  • Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector fuel system (MEUI-C)
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Secondary and tertiary 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 (OCV filter system required for EU Stage V certification engines)

power take off (pto)

  • 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

  • Caterpillar yellow paint, with optional colors available on request
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifiting eyes

Optional Equipment