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Caterpillar C13

C Series

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Caterpillar C13 12.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 400 ekW standby at 60Hz / 350 ekW standby at 50Hz. U.S. EPA Tier 3. Turbocharged Aftercooled.

Caterpillar C13 12.5L L6 diesel generator engine — 438 kVA standby specifications
Caterpillar C13 12.5L L6 diesel generator engine — 438 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
438 kVA
Electrical Output
350 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
12.5 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power355.6320400
Standby Power388.9350437.5

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power405.6365456.3
Standby Power444.4400500

Caterpillar C13 generator set context

The Caterpillar C13 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 438 kVA / 350 kWe / 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.

Also searched as

Caterpillar C13C Series C13

Technical Specifications

BrandCaterpillar
ModelC13
SeriesC Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement12.5 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Caterpillar C13?

The Caterpillar C13 is rated at 438 kVA standby / 400 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 500 kVA standby / 456 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the C13 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Caterpillar C13 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Caterpillar C13 use?

The Caterpillar C13 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the C13?

The Caterpillar C13 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.5 L.

What emissions standard does the C13 meet?

The Caterpillar C13 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the Caterpillar C13 still in production?

Yes — the Caterpillar C13 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the C13?

Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar C13 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-28
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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