Built to Last
The Cat® C13 engine with ACERT® Technology is ideal for a wide range of applications, including vocational trucks, buses, fire trucks, recreational vehicles and heavy-duty line-haul configurations.
The C13 engine is available from 305 hp to 525 hp with a torque range of 1,150 to 1,750 lb./ft. at 2,100 rpm.
The 2007-compliant C13 engine is engineered to offer the same fuel economy as EPA 2004-compliant engines. In addition, laboratory tests and engine disassembly analyses indicate Cat C13 engines are expected to have a life of one million miles with Caterpillar recommended maintenance.
To provide additional value, published industry reports and dealer surveys on preventive maintenance costs show that Cat engines may save you up to 54% over competitive engines during the first half-million miles of operation.
The best in the business
In today’s competitive markets, maximizing engine life and lowering operating costs are critical to sound bottom-line performance. That’s where Caterpillar comes in. To put it simply, Cat® engines with ACERT Technology provide significant cost savings compared to the cooled EGR technology used by most other manufacturers. Here’s the proof:
Durability. According to information compiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), life-to-overhaul on cooled EGR engines is estimated to be 25% shorter than Cat engines with ACERT Technology. In addition, Caterpillar sees no difference in the life of engines with ACERT Technology compared to pre-ACERT Cat engines. In other words, you can continue to rely on the legendary durability of Caterpillar engines.
Reliability. The EPA has also reported that engines with cooled EGR technology will require two to four additional, unscheduled repairs compared to Cat engines with ACERT Technology. Using the EPA’s estimate per repair, that’s $2,100 right off the bottom line if three repairs are required. Once again, Cat engines with ACERT Technology provide the same reliability as pre-ACERT Cat engines.
Preventive Maintenance Costs. With cooled EGR engines, more heat and sulfuric acid go into the oil. Because of that, oil change intervals are shorter compared to Cat engines with ACERT Technology. Caterpillar engineers estimate that preventive maintenance costs on engines with cooled EGR technology will be 40% to 60% higher than Cat engines with ACERT Technology. In addition, cooled EGR engines typically have a larger oil sump, which means they require more oil. This further adds to preventive maintenance costs.
Fuel Economy. Based on tests conducted by Caterpillar, 2002 emissions regulations compromised miles-per-gallon by 3% to 5%. Cat engines with ACERT Technology return that 3% to 5% to the engine owner. Based on diesel fuel selling for $2.00 a gallon, the savings over 500,000 miles would be almost $6,000 per engine depending on application. For a fleet of 50 trucks, the savings would be substantial.
Resale Value. Caterpillar engines traditionally add $700 to $3,000 more at trade-in time. Based on the complexity and reliability issues associated with engines with cooled EGR technology, Caterpillar believes that this gap will widen in months and years to come.
What it comes down to is that Cat engines with ACERT Technology provide you with the durability and reliability you have come to expect from Caterpillar. In addition, enhanced fuel economy, lower preventive maintenance costs and higher resale value demonstrate once again why Caterpillar engines outsell all other brands.
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