How much horsepower can you get out of a C12 Caterpillar?

How much horsepower can you get out of a C12 Caterpillar?

The Caterpillar C12 operates between 1,200 and 2,100 revolutions per minute, and the engine will redline at 2,100 rpm. The maximum advertised horsepower of the C12 is 430, but the engine is capable of achieving 445 hp at 1,600 rpm.

What is a C12 Caterpillar?

The Caterpillar C12 is a diesel engine that can be used in both buses and trucks. The Caterpillar C12 operates between 1,200 and 2,100 revolutions per minute. The C12 engine will redline at 2,100 rpm. The horsepower of the C12 is 430 (mph) change to (HP).

How many cylinders does a CAT C12 have?

six-cylinder
With the signature Caterpillar four-stroke, in-line six-cylinder design, the engine is rated 345 mhp (340 bhp, 254 bkW) at 1,800 rpm to 710 mhp (700 bhp, 522 bkW) at 2,300 rpm. The C12 is aimed at small to mid-sized commercial vessel applications, and is available for worldwide distribution.

How many liters is a Cat C12?

12 l
Engine Specifications

Speed Range	1800-2300 rpm 1800-2300 rpm
Aspiration	TA TA
Bore	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke	5.9 in 150 mm
Displacement	732 in³ 12 l

What liter is a C12?

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	1800-2300 rpm 1800-2300 rpm
Aspiration	TA TA
Bore	5.1 in 130 mm
Stroke	5.9 in 150 mm
Displacement	732 in³ 12 l

How many HP is a C13?

380-430 horsepower
The Caterpillar C13 is an inline-6 diesel internal combustion engine made by Caterpillar. The engine is 12.5 liters in displacement (763 cubic inches). The cylinder size is 5.12 x 6.18 bore/stroke. The engine can produce 380-430 horsepower at 2100 RPM.

How many miles is a c12 good for?

I worked as a truck engine tech for a cat dealership and will say go ahead for the c12. They seem to usually be good for about 850K to 1000000 miles before an inframe.

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