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Caterpillar 5006C

5000 Series

In Production

Caterpillar 5006C 22.921 L L6 Turbocharged Intercooled diesel engine. EPA annual certification data lists 887 kWm at 1800 RPM. U.S. EPA Tier 2.

Caterpillar 5006C 22.921L L6 Turbocharged Intercooled diesel generator engine specifications
Caterpillar 5006C 22.921L L6 Turbocharged Intercooled diesel generator engine specifications
Electrical Output
887 kW
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
22.921 L
Rated Speed
1,500 RPM

Caterpillar 5006C generator set context

The Caterpillar 5006C is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 887 kW / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

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Technical Specifications

BrandCaterpillar
Model5006C
Series5000 Series
ConfigurationL6 Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders6
Displacement22.921 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 2
CertificationsU.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What fuel does the Caterpillar 5006C use?

The Caterpillar 5006C is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 5006C?

The Caterpillar 5006C is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 22.921 L.

What emissions standard does the 5006C meet?

The Caterpillar 5006C is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Caterpillar 5006C still in production?

Yes — the Caterpillar 5006C is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 5006C?

Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar 5006C can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-07-25
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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