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Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ Engine Engine

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ is a 7.01 L 6-cylinder turbocharged-aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 129.4 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the XQ230 Tier 4 Final and XQP150. It holds 18.5 L (4.9 gal) of oil and 46.9 L (12.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Cat C7.1 ACERT™

7.01 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
129 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity18.5 L
Coolant capacity46.9 L
Displacement7.01 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power129 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter find
Fuel filterFuel System find
Oil filterLubricating System4621171 PartsGeek FridayParts $28.06
BeltN/A find
CoolantCooling System22.0 L (gal)
OilLubricating System12.4 L (gal)500 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 4621171 Donaldson P550920 Wix 57325

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 938M — Excavator Wheeled
  • Caterpillar AP1000D — Paver
  • Caterpillar AP1055D — Paver
  • Caterpillar DE165GC — Generator Set
  • Ford F-650 — Truck
  • Freightliner CONDOR — Truck
  • Kenworth T300 — Truck
  • Peterbilt 330 — Truck
  • Peterbilt 335 — Truck
  • Peterbilt 340 — Truck

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™?

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ engine has an oil capacity of 18.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™?

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ has a displacement of 7.01 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ engine?

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ powers 2 generator set(s), including Caterpillar XQ230 Tier 4 Final, Caterpillar XQP150.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ use?

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 4621171, Donaldson P550920, Wix 57325.

How often should you change the oil in the Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™?

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT™ oil change interval is every 500 hours.