The Caterpillar C7.1 is a 7.01 L 6-cylinder ta engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 182 kW. It powers generator sets from Atlas Copco and Caterpillar, including the XAS 950 CD8 T4F, LC3114J and XQ200. It holds 16 L (4.2 gal) of oil and 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of coolant.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|
| Air filter | | | — | | |
| Fuel filter | Replaceable Element | | — | | |
| Oil filter | Replaceable Element | | — | | |
| Battery | SHUNT | | R250 | | Amazon eBay $29.44 SinoCMP $15.00 FridayParts $42.56 |
| Belt | Centrifugal | | — | | |
| Coolant | | 49.536 L | — | | |
| Oil | 500 hour oil change intervals | 25.5 L | — | 500 hr | |
| Spark plug | N/A | | — | 1000 hr | |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C7.1 family
12| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|
| 365-8434 | Twin Turbocharger Alignment Tool | Alignment tool |
| CVP75 | Compactor | Compactor |
| 370-4653 | Turbocharger Counterbalance Tool | Counterbalance tool |
| 3310290 | Connecting rod | Service part / kit |
| 3310291 | Connecting rod | Service part / kit |
| 3310292 | Connecting rod | Service part / kit |
| 888-983-7847 | ENGINE BLOCK CRANKSHAFT | Service part / kit |
| 9753300442 | Oil sample kit | Service part / kit |
| CW-30 | Dedicated Quick Coupler | Service part / kit |
| CW-30S | Dedicated Quick Coupler | Service part / kit |
| 9CT001 | NOx Control System | Sensor |
| 315-9810 | Turbocharger | Turbocharger |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Common questions
What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C7.1?
The Caterpillar C7.1 engine has an oil capacity of 16.0 liters.
What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C7.1?
The Caterpillar C7.1 has a displacement of 7.01 liters with 6 cylinders.
Which generators use the Caterpillar C7.1 engine?
The Caterpillar C7.1 powers 4 generator set(s), including Atlas Copco XAS 950 CD8 T4F, Caterpillar C7.1, Caterpillar LC3114J, Caterpillar XQ200.
How often should you change the oil in the Caterpillar C7.1?
The Caterpillar C7.1 oil change interval is every 500 hours.