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Caterpillar 6CM20 Engine

The Caterpillar 6CM20 is a 9.4 L 6-cylinder turbo charged and after cooled engine rated at 900 rpm, producing up to 1140 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar. It holds 8356 L (2207.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar 6CM20

9.4 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
900 rpm
Rated speed
1140 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Coolant capacity8356.0 L
Displacement9.4 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbo Charged and after cooled
Rated speed900 rpm
Gross power1140 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
Caterpillar 6CM20

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Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherGross Input Torque (TH55-E70)12 667N•m (9350 lb-ft)
OtherGross Input Torque (TH55-E90)12 677N•m (9350 lb-ft)
OtherStall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70)2.23
OtherStall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90)2.23
PressureWS255 pump plunger load238,000lb (107,960 kg)
PressureWS273XD pump plunger load275,000lb (124 738 kg)
PressureWS305XD pump plunger load250,000lb (113 398 kg)
SpeedMaximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions)1970rpm
SpeedRated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions)1900rpm

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 6CM20?

The Caterpillar 6CM20 has a displacement of 9.4 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 6CM20 engine?

The Caterpillar 6CM20 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 6CM20.