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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
5
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
AlternatorLC6124C (4-pole, Class H insulation)
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 filterReplace as needed based on condition.—1 hr find
Fuel filterReplace every 500 hours or as needed based on condition.—20000 hr find
Oil filterReplace every 100 hours or as needed based on condition.—30000 hr find
BeltInspect and replace as needed based on wear or damage.—1 hr find
CoolantDrain—30000 hr
Coolant filterReplace as needed based on condition.— find
OilSAE 15W-4040.0—30000 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.

What alternator does the Caterpillar C13 use?

The Caterpillar C13 uses a LC6124C alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
111-2369Maintenance Element1Coolant filter Amazon eBay $26.35 PartsGeek
128-4124Kit without ConditionerCoolant kit PartsGeek
163-1128Kit with LiquidCoolant kit PartsGeek
163-1129Kit with ElementCoolant kit PartsGeek
296-8325Cat® Crankcase Ventilation (CV) Filter1Ocv filter cartridge PartsGeek
8T1589Maintenance ChargeCoolant filter eBay PartsGeek
8T9190Refill ChargeCoolant filter PartsGeek
9CT002NOx Control SystemSensor PartsGeek
AP70121Diesel particulate filter (DPF)1Dpf PartsGeek
AP70122DPF gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
AP70123Diesel particulate filter (DPF)1Dpf PartsGeek
AP70313DPF gasket2Gasket PartsGeek
AP70314DPF gasket2Gasket PartsGeek
M-1043560Cylinder Liner Seal Ring6Seal PartsGeek
M-1095308Oil Pan Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-1375541Fuel Priming Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-1946722Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-1946724Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-1946725Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-1P0436Fuel Priming Pump Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2173673Oil Pan Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-2231608Oil Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-2246361Regulator Housing Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2266620Rear Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2274239ORKInjector Sleeve O-Ring Kit6Seal PartsGeek
M-2275075Regulator Housing Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2303728Injector Seal Ring Intermediate1Seal PartsGeek
M-2303775Injector Seal Ring Upper1Seal PartsGeek
M-2477133Regulator - 190°ARThermostat PartsGeek
M-2481394Injector O-Ring Kit6Seal PartsGeek
M-2644297Sensor - TemperatureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2655324Oil Cooler Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2655326Oil Pump Set - External1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3136846Central & Lower Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3136847Fuel System Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3136898Front Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3142771Water Pump Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3149899Air Compressor Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3348404Rear Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3348407Water Pump Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3520206Water Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-3848611Pump - TransferPump PartsGeek
M-3S9643Regulator SealARSeal PartsGeek
M-4367102Turbocharger Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-4388606Front Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-4390524Turbocharger Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-4394077Central & Lower Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-4394451Oil Cooler Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-4446485Gasket Set - C13-C15-C18 Front StructureGasket set PartsGeek
M-4513316Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket PartsGeek
M-4532206Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-4696623Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
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M-4732196Gasket Set - TurbochargerGasket PartsGeek
M-4732197Gasket Set - Water PumpGasket PartsGeek
M-4758997Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
M-4940654Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
M-4941095Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
M-4999229Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
M-5025189Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket PartsGeek
M-6D7146Seal Ring - Body to Cover1Seal PartsGeek
M-6V7350Water Pump Mounting Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-7L6580By Pass Tube Seal2Seal PartsGeek
M-9X7317Injector Seal Ring Lower1Seal PartsGeek
M-RSC13ERing Set C13Ring set PartsGeek
MCBC13013Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13021Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13022In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13031Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13032In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13033Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC13041Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13041GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13042In-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13042GCIn-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13043Cyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13043GCCyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13051Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13051GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13061Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13061GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13071Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13071GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13072In-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13072GCIn-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13073Cyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13073GCCyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13081Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13081GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13082In-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13082GCIn-Chassis Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13083Cyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13083GCCyl. Head Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13091Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13091GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13111Major O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBC13111GCMajor O/H Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
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R-10R0968Injector - Rebuilt6Injector PartsGeek
R-10R2977Injector - Rebuilt6Injector PartsGeek
101-2844Premixed (50/50)1 gallon (3.8L)Service part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8774Oil Pan SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8775Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8776Oil Pan SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8777Oil Pan SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8778Oil Pan SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8809Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8810Oil Pan SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8811Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8812Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8813Oil Pan /SumpService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8830Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8831Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8832Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8833Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit PartsGeek
10R-8834Oil Pan / Sump Turbo MountService part / kit PartsGeek
119-5152Coolant Extender**quart bottleService part / kit PartsGeek
2239150Connecting rodService part / kit PartsGeek
M-2237467CamshaftService part / kit PartsGeek
M-3882310PistonService part / kit PartsGeek
M-CK3882310PCylinder KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCIF3882310Inframe KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCIF3882310-1Inframe KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCOH3882310Overhaul KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCOH3882310-1Overhaul KitService part / kit PartsGeek
g00702022Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are shipped from Caterpillar are asbestos free.1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01480768Burn Prevention1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01806909Fire Prevention and Explosion PreventionService part / kit PartsGeek
i02966200General Hazard InformationService part / kit PartsGeek
i03602780Important Safety InformationService part / kit PartsGeek

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

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