The Caterpillar C13 ACERT is a 13 L 6-cylinder turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled engine rated at 2100 rpm, producing up to 415 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the C13. It holds 40 L (10.6 gal) of oil and 14.2 L (3.8 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Caterpillar C13 ACERT
| Oil capacity | 40.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 14.2 L |
| Displacement | 13.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
| Gross power | 415 kW |
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary air filter element | Change | 250 hr | When changing the primary element at 250 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) | |
| oil | Change | 500 hr | 3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056) | |
| Secondary air filter element | Change | 750 hr | When changing the secondary element at 750 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) | |
| minor overhaul | Other | 20000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 20 000 hours between minor overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| major overhaul | Other | 40000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 40 000 hours between major overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| cylinder liners and pistons | Other | 80000 hr | 3600 cylinder liners and pistons designed for 80 000 hours using No. 2 fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Radiator cooling package design ambient temperature | 48.9 | °C (120° F) | with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture |
| Other | Radiator cooling package maximum elevation | 1524 | m (5000 ft) | with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture |
| Pressure | Maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes (deadheaded air nozzle with chip guarding and PPE) | 205 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes (deadheaded air nozzle with chip guarding and PPE) | 30 | psi | |
| Pressure | Maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes | 275 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes | 40 | psi | |
| Pressure | Unit injector fuel injection pressure | 1240 | bar (18 000 psi) | |
| Temperature | Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders | 120 | °F | |
| Temperature | Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders | 49 | °C | |
| Temperature | Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders (Engine Starting section) | 102 | °F | |
| Temperature | Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders (Engine Starting section) | 39 | °C | |
| Torque | Air compressor SAE "A" hydraulic pump drive maximum torque (374 L/min and 467 L/min compressors) | 60 | N•m (44 lb-ft) | C7, C9 ACERT |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 mixture water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant | below 48°C | Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9° C (120° F) ambient; coolant sump refill capacities vary by oil sump/pan (18 L to 106 L service refill with new oil filter change) | ||
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | No. 2 fuel | 3600 engines designed for 80 000 hours on No. 2 fuel; ratings based on API gravity of 35 at 15 C (60 F), LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg used at 29 C (84 F) with a density of 838.9 g/L | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
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The Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine has an oil capacity of 40.0 liters.
The Caterpillar C13 ACERT has a displacement of 13.0 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Caterpillar C13 ACERT powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar C13.