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Overview

The Cat® C13B Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 340-430 bkW (456-577 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C13B 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.

Power Rating

Minimum Power
385.00 BHP
287.00 bkW
Maximum Power
520.00 BHP
388.00 bkW
Rated Speed
1800-2100 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Nonroad. Designed to meet proposed EU Stage V Nonroad Emission Standards

General

Engine Configuration
In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
130 mm (5.1 in)
Stroke
157 mm (6.2 in)
Displacement
12.5 L (762.8 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Cooling System - Capacity
18.7 L (19.8 qt)
Lube System - Refill
34 L (35.9 qt)

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
1134 mm (45 in)
Length
1274 mm (50 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
1125 kg (2480 lb)
Width
994 mm (39 in)

Cat Regeneration System Aftertreatment Dimensions - Approximate

Diameter
330.2 mm (13 in)
Height
451.3-654 mm (17.8-25.7 in)
Length
1053-1077 mm (41.5-42.4 in)
Weight
248-259 kg (547-571 lb)
Width
779.8-1069 mm (30.7-42.1 in)

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final

Height
TBC
Length
TBC
Volume Capacity
TBC
Weight
TBC
Width
TBC

Passive Regeneration System Aftertreatment Dimensions - Approximate

Height
530 mm (21 in)
Length
894 mm (35 in)
Weight
125 kg (275 lb)
Width
796 mm (31 in)
Standard Equipment
  • 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