Caterpillar C13
Built: 2012-2026 · Series: Other models
The Caterpillar C13 is a machine built by Caterpillar. Production: 2012-2026. The fuel is 7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. The rated output is 208 kW. The engine is turbocharged. The engine meets emissions stage Interim Tier 4. Fuel reaches the combustion chamber through direct injection. The charge air is cooled by air or coolant. It is a four-stroke diesel engine. The cylinders are arranged in line. Rated output across the Caterpillar range ranges from 147 to 4,488 kW; the C13 sits at the bottom of that range with 208 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the C11 below it with 205 kW and the C7.1 above it with 239 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Non-road diesel engines. 27 verified figures from 1 source are on file.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine code | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Engine family | DCPXL12.5HPCcorrect |
| Engine families | CCPXL12.5HPB; DCPXL12.5HPBcorrect |
| Fuel | 7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Dieselcorrect |
| Rated output | 208 kWcorrect |
| Power band | 225<=kW<=560correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 2,065 N·mcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Cylinder layout | in linecorrect |
| Bore | 130 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 157 mmcorrect |
| Operating cycle | four-stroke dieselcorrect |
| Injection | direct injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Turbocharger type | Asymmetriccorrect |
| Charge-air cooling | bothcorrect |
| Emissions stage | Interim Tier 4correct |
Origin and approval
| Version | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Built from | 2012correct |
| Built to | 2013correct |
| Model year from | 2012correct |
| Model year to | 2026correct |
| Sales region | bothcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Caterpillar C13 have?
The Caterpillar C13 delivers 208 kW.
When was the Caterpillar C13 built?
Production years: 2012-2026.
What to check before buying
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