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Caterpillar
C13 ACERT™ Dry Manifold Petroleum Engine
Cat C13 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C13 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs and emissions. Equipment powered by C13 ACERT engines include workover rigs, pump skids, acidizing units, cementing units, blenders, and hydraulic power units. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat C13 ACERT™ Industrial Diesel Engine. Ratings: 287-388 bkW (385-520 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent or EU Stage II equivalent emission standards.
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General Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 520 BHP 387 bkW |
| Displacement | 760 in³ 12.5 l |
| Minimum Rating | 385 BHP 287 bkW |
| Governor and Protection | Electronic (ADEM™ A3) Electronic (ADEM™ A3) |
| RPM | 2100 r/min 2100 r/min |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | SAE 1 SAE 1 |
| Flywheel Teeth | 113 113 |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Stroke | 6.2 in 157 mm |
| Bore | 5.1 in 130 mm |
Emissions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Emissions | EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 47.3 in 1201 mm |
| Width | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Height | 46.7 in 1186 mm |
| Weight | 1976 lb 896 kg |
Capacity for Liquids
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lube Oil System – Refill | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
| Cooling System | 3.8 gal (US) 14.4 l |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger, mid-mounted
- Air inlet elbow 90°, 104.5 mm (4.11″ OD) hose connection
Control System
- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Cold mode start strategy
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle and TEL
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Engine monitoring system — speed, temperature, pressure
- J1939 Broadcast — diagnostic and engine status
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump — gear-driven
- Front water pump inlet
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold — dry
- Front turbo exhaust
Flywheels and Flywheel Housings
- See Mandatory Options
Fuel System
- Electronic unit injector
- Fuel filter — secondary, mid-mount, (LH 2 micron high performance)
- Fuel transfer pump — front
- Fuel priming pump — LH mid-mount
- Fuel fitting — fuel return connection: straight No. 8, 5/8-18
Lube System
- Crankcase breather
- Oil cooler
- Oil filter — RH
- Oil pan — front sump, 40 L capacity
- Oil filler — LH front
- Oil dipstick — LH front
- Oil pump
- Oil valve sampling — RH rear engine side
Power Take-Offs
- Crankshaft pulley and damper — 250 mm (9.84 in), 2 grooves 22.3 mm (.87 in) width
- Hydraulic pump drive — SAE A, 11-tooth
- 1.41:1 drive ratio — counterclockwise rotation (45 lb-ft capacity)
General
- Vibration damper
- Paint — Cat yellow
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing, electronic
- Electronic installation kit (connectors, pins, sockets)
- Literature
Mandatory Options
- Flywheel housing or rear PTO
- Throttle position sensor
- Primary filter/water separator
Optional Equipment
Air Compressor
- Air compressors
- Air chambers
- Air compressor governors
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaners
- Precleaners
- Air lines
- Air inlet gasket
Belt-Driven Accessories
- Refrigerant compressor and mounting
Charging System
- Charging alternators
- Alternator mountings
- Alternator guard
- Alternator accessories
Control System
- Connection
Cooling System
- Radiator — installed
- Fan drive f/u/w Caterpillar installed radiator
- Fan drive pulleys f/u/w customer-supplied radiators
- Coolant conditioner
- Water lines — pump inlet
- Fan drive mountings
- Fan height instructions
- Fan adapters for suction fans and blower fans
- Suction fans and blower fans
- Coolant level sensor
- Aftercooler lines
Exhaust System
- Muffler
- Flexible fitting
- Elbows, flange, pipe, clamp
- Straight exhaust adapter
Fuel System
- Fuel lines for fuel filter
- Fuel cooler
- Fuel fitting — fuel return connection
- Flexible fuel lines
Instrumentation
- Gauges and instrument panels
- Voltmeters
- Gauge mounting
- Ammeter
Lube System
- Oil pan
- Oil pan drain
- Oil level gauges
- Oil filter — bypass and remote
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filler
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Front and rear engine supports
- Structural steel base
Power Take-Offs
- Crankshaft pulleys
- Crankshaft pulley — stack-on
- Output flange
- Flywheel stub shaft
- Front stub shaft
- Hydraulic pump drive
- Hydraulic pumps — front and rear
- Enclosed clutch
- Clutch support
Protection System
- Air shutoff
- Air shutoff switch
Starting System
- Starting System
- Starting aids
- Battery sets — 24 Volt, dry
- Battery cable
- Battery rack
Transmission Arrangement
- Transmission cooler
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