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Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engine

Demanding conditions, applications and environments make Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engines the perfect solution for your severe duty equipment. With decades of diesel engine innovation and expertise behind these engines, they deliver the low operating costs and legendary Cat reliability and durability that give you a powerful advantage. More importantly, they’re backed by the world-class Cat dealer network ready to service and support every Cat industrial engine. Industries and applications powered by C7 engines include Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Feller Bunchers, Forestry, Forklifts, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Mobile Sweepers, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Skidders, Specialty Ag Equipment, Sprayers, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment. The C7 engines, with ratings: 168-224 bkW (225-300 bhp) @ 1800-2200 rpm, meet China Stage II, EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

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C7 LRC Diesel Engines – Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
C7 LRC Diesel Engines – Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

Broad Application Range

Package Size

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Details

Specifications

Spec Value
Maximum Power 300 HP 224 kW
Rated Speed 1800-2200 rpm 1800-2200 rpm
Minimum Power 225 HP 168 kW
Spec Value
Emissions China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
Spec Value
Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 4.3 in 110 mm
Stroke 5 in 127 mm
Displacement 442 in³ 7.2 l
Compression Ratio 16.2:1 16.2:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment - -
Spec Value
Length 41.5 in 1053 mm
Width 29.8 in 758 mm
Height 40.6 in 1032 mm
Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 1296 lb 588 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Control System

  • Electronic governing, PTO speed control
  • Programmable ratings
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensation for fuel temperature
  • Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Water pump, inlet

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Optional exhaust outlet

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • SAE No. 1 flywheel housing

Fuel System

  • HEUI™ injection
  • Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
  • ACERT™ Technology
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Fuel priming pump

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Front sump oil pan
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump

General

  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

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