Caterpillar C13
The Caterpillar C13 is an inline-6 diesel internal [combustion engine] made by Caterpillar. The engine is 12.5 liters in displacement. The cylinder size is 5.12 × 6.18 bore/stroke.
Engine ratings were available from 380–525 horsepower at 2100 revolutions [per minute|RPM]. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1200 RPM.
The engine weighs over one ton at 2610 pounds. The Cat C13 is often used in Class 8 vehicles. The Gleaner A85 is a Gleaner combine harvester that uses the C13, and it is considered a class 8 vehicle. In the A85 as well as in fire trucks, it is rated at a higher horsepower.
Sample applications
- Caterpillar 345C L excavator
- Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck and chassis
- Caterpillar [730 EJ] articulated dump truck
- Caterpillar 735 articulated dump truck and chassis
- Freightliner [Century Class] truck
- Gleaner A85 combine harvester
- Harimau tank
- Sisu E13TP military truck