Overview
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 while meeting tight environmental requirements.This is an ideal engine for applications that require Tier 4 Interim or EU Stage IIIB emissions certifications in well service applications such as 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.C13 ACERT engines, with ratings: 287-388 bkW (385-520 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm, meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB emission standards and are designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV emission standards. This information about Emissions describes the particular rating's emissions technology. For more information about emissions certification, please contact your local Cat dealer.
Specifications
| Maximum Rating | — |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB |
| Displacement | — |
Benefits & Features
Emissions
- Designed to meet 2011 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions requirements. - On-engine NOx reduction system with optimized piston, ring, liner, and fuel system configuration to reduce NOx while minimizing in-cylinder sooting- Aftertreatment features Clean Emissions Module, including: diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter- Future Tier 4 Final technology solution designed to fit into current standard aftertreatment envelope, eliminating the need to redesign your installation
Engine Design
- Proven reliability and durability of engine and aftertreatment- Broad operating speed range- High power density- PTO drive options provide flexible access to auxiliary power for pumps and other needs
Low Total Cost of Ownership
- Optimized fuel consumption- Minimum 5000-hour diesel particulate filter ash service interval and 250- to 500-hour oil change intervals enable low maintenance costs
Specifications
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| Displacement | — |
| Minimum Rating | — |
| Governor and Protection | Electronic ADEM™ A4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | SAE No. 1 |
| Flywheel Teeth | 113 |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise |
| Stroke | — |
| Bore | — |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB |
| Length | — |
| Width | — |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Lube Oil System - Refill | — |
| Cooling System | — |
Benefits & Features
Emissions
- Designed to meet 2011 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions requirements. - On-engine NOx reduction system with optimized piston, ring, liner, and fuel system configuration to reduce NOx while minimizing in-cylinder sooting- Aftertreatment features Clean Emissions Module, including: diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter- Future Tier 4 Final technology solution designed to fit into current standard aftertreatment envelope, eliminating the need to redesign your installation
Engine Design
- Proven reliability and durability of engine and aftertreatment- Broad operating speed range- High power density- PTO drive options provide flexible access to auxiliary power for pumps and other needs
Low Total Cost of Ownership
- Optimized fuel consumption- Minimum 5000-hour diesel particulate filter ash service interval and 250- to 500-hour oil change intervals enable low maintenance costs
Advanced Digital Engine Management
ADEM A4 control system providing integrated ignition, speed governing, protection, and controls, including detonationsensitive variable ignition timing. ADEM A4 has improved: user interface, display system, shutdown controls, and system diagnostics.
Power Units
Engine available with factory packaged features including:- Aftertreatment- Base- Radiator- Transmission
Custom Packaging
For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat® engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators, transmissions, aftertreatment solutions — anything your project requires — can be custom designed and matched to create a one-of-a kind solution. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one-year warranty after startup.
Fuel & Oil
Requires Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) containing a maximum of 15 ppm sulfur, and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Designed to accommodate B20 biofuel.
Optional Attachments
- Engine-Mounted Transmission Oil Cooler — integration with engine cooling system allows ease of installation and a tighter overall engine package- Engine Brakes — braking capabilities for mobile applications
Transmissions
- Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packages that can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, and operator interface.- C13 ACERT™ Cat optimized transmission matches: TH35-E81, CX31-P600
Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- More than 2,200 dealer outlets- Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine- Cat parts and labor warrantyPreventive maintenance agreements available for repair-beforefailure optionsS•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine:- Internal engine component condition- Presence of unwanted fluids- Presence of combustion by-products- Site-specific oil change interval
Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.- Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings- Machine critical components- Assemble complete engine
Web Site
For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.catoilandgasinfo.com
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Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Control System
- Electronic control system, over-foam wiring harness, automatic altitude compensation, power compensated for fuel temperature, configurable software features, engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control, integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU) remote fan control
- Cooling System
- Vertical outlet thermostat housing, centrifugal water pump, guidance on cooling system design available to ensure machine reliability.
- Exhaust System
- Clean Emissions Module (CEM) that includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Cat Regeneration System, optional exhaust outlet
- Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
- Fuel System
- MEUI injection; primary fuel filter, secondary fuel filters, fuel transfer pump, electronic fuel priming
- Lube System
- Open crankcase ventilation system, oil cooler, oil filler, oil filter, oil dipstick, oil pump (gear driven), choice of sumps (front, rear, deep front, deep rear, shallow)
- Power Take Off
- SAE A, SAE B, SAE C drives available, engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications
- General
- Paint: Cat yellow; vibration damper; lifting eyes
Optional Equipment
- Engine-Mounted Transmission Oil Cooler
- integration withengine cooling system allows ease of installation and a tighteroverall engine package
- Engine Brakes
- braking capabilities for mobile applications
Related Products
Well Service Engines
Cat well service engines are used in a wide range of applications including pressure pumping, workover rigs, kill mud pumps, coil tubing pump support, acidizing units, cementing units, blenders, coil tubing units, and hydraulic power units, including hazardous location and Tier 4 technology.
| Model | Maximum Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| C27 ACERT™ (Tier 4 Final) | — | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final | — |
| C9.3 ACERT™ (Tier 4 Final) | — | EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV | — |
| C13 ACERT™ (Tier 4 Final) | — | EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV | — |
| C15 ACERT™ (Tier 4 FINAL) | — | EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV | — |
| C32 ACERT™ (Tier 4 Final) | — | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final | — |