The Caterpillar C13 is an

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made by

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. The engine is 12.5 liters in

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(763 cubic inches). The

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size is 5.12 × 6.18 bore/

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. Engine ratings were available from 380–525

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at 2100

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. The peak

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occurs at an engine speed of 1200 RPM. The engine weighs over one

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at 2610 pounds. The Cat C13 is often used in Class 8 vehicles (

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s). The Gleaner A85 is a

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that uses the C13, and it is considered a class 8 vehicle. In the A85 as well as in

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s, it is rated at a higher horsepower.

Sample applications

* Caterpillar 345C L excavator * Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck and chassis * Caterpillar 730 EJ articulated dump truck * Caterpillar 735 articulated dump truck and chassis *

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truck * Gleaner A85 combine harvester *

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* Sisu E13TP military truck

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Diesel engines by model Caterpillar Inc. Straight-six engines {{industry-stub

Sample applications

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