CAT shows new C13B engine at bauma 2019

First published at bauma - April 8, 2019

James Schnuriger with the C13B engine

Caterpillar is unveiling its reconfigured C13B engine. Previously announced for the agricultural sector, it has now been adapted for the aggregates and construction industries with an engine-mounted after-treatment package.

Compared to its predecessor in the category, Caterpillar said that it has increased the C13B’s power output by 20% and torque by 19%. These improvements make it the equivalent of a 15-litre powerplant, according to the company.

Additionally, the after-treatment package is 65% smaller and 63% lighter than its predecessors. Caterpillar has also reduced the number of interface connections between the engine and after-treatment package by around 50%.

The C13B is “excellent for a range of applications, including rock-crushers, screeners, rock drills, piledrivers, chippers and grinders,” said product marketing manager for the nine to 13 litre market, James Schnuriger.

The C13B is certified to Stage IV Final status for the US, Korea and Japan. And the company is already taking production orders, said Schnuriger.

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