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Caterpillar C13 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C13 is a 320 kW (400 kVA) Diesel prime generator set powered by a Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine. It is available at 415 V, 50 Hz and rated 556 A. It holds about 40 L (10.6 gal) of oil and 62.2 L (16.4 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 48 °C. The set measures 5500×1800×2275 mm (216.5×70.9×89.6 in) and weighs about 5700 kg (12566 lb).

12.5 L
Displacement
40.0 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Prime power320 kW
EmissionsIndia CPCB/ MoEF Standards
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity40.0 L
Voltage options415 V
Rated current556 A
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity62.2 L
Max ambient48 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5500×1800×2275 mm
Dry weight5700 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C13 ACERT
Oil capacity40.0 L
Coolant capacity14.2 L
Displacement12.5 L
AspirationTurbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed2100 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck1 hr find
Fuel filterReplace20000 hr find
Oil filterChange30000 hr find
BeltCheck1 hr find
CoolantDrain30000 hr
OilSAE 15W-4040.030000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What engine does the Caterpillar C13 use?

The Caterpillar C13 is powered by the Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C13 use?

The Caterpillar C13 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C13?

The Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar C13 has an oil capacity of 40.0 liters.

Parts

23
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
2239150Connecting rodsConnecting rod buy
9CT002NOx Control SystemSensor buy
M-4446485Gasket Set - C13-C15-C18 Front StructureGasket set buy
M-RSC13ERing Set C13Ring set buy
MCBC13013multi layer steel head gasket along with injector seals and necessary seals and gaskets needed to replace a cylinder headGasket buy
PEHJ0170Air Inlet ShutoffAir filter buy
10R-8774Oil Pan SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8775Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8776Oil Pan SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8777Oil Pan SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8778Oil Pan SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8809Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8810Oil Pan SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8811Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8812Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8813Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit buy
10R-8830Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit buy
10R-8831Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit buy
10R-8832Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit buy
10R-8833Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit buy
10R-8834Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit buy
296-8325Cat® Crankcase Ventilation (CV) Filter1Service part / kit buy
M-2237467CamshaftService part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%27.07.1
Prime50%48.712.8
Prime75%67.217.7
Prime100%84.022.1

Available documents

Engine specSpec sheetReferenceParts manual