Caterpillar C32
 | This engine article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2017) |
| Caterpillar C32[1] | |
|---|---|
 Caterpillar C32 engine | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc. |
| Production | 2006- |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Four-stroke V12 |
| Displacement | 32,100 cubic centimetres (1,959 in3) |
| Cylinder bore | 145 millimetres (5.709 in) |
| Piston stroke | 162 millimetres (6.378 in) |
| Compression ratio | 15.3:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 545 |
| Max. engine speed | 2350 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Double |
| Fuel system | Unit injection (see management) |
| Management | Electronic (ACERT) with mechanical failsafe |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 1,491 kilowatts (1,999 hp) @ 2200 rpm (marine/military rating) |
| Torque output | 7,500 newton-metres (5,532 lbf⋅ft) @ 1300-1800 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 3,145 kilograms (6,934 lb) |
| Emissions | |
| Emissions target standard | EPA T4, Euro V or IMO 3 |
| Emissions control systems | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Caterpillar 34 series engine |
| Successor | Caterpillar C32B |
The Caterpillar C32 is a V12 diesel engine made by Caterpillar Inc. The engine displacement is 32.1 liters (1959 cubic inches). The cylinder size is 5.71 x 6.38 bore/stroke. The C32 is the most power-dense high-speed diesel engine[note 1] of Caterpillar. The engine can produce up to 2000 horsepower at 2300 rpm. The peak torque of 5532 lb-ft occurs at an engine speed of 1300 to 1800 RPM. The engine weighs over three tons at 6780 pounds. The C32 is used in CAT equipment including the 777G mining truck and the D11T bulldozer. It is also sold for use in rail[2] and marine applications, and for other industrial applications such as crushers, pumps, and drills.[3]
Notes
- ^ To see what speed range is considered high speed, see:High-speed diesel engine.
References
- ^ "Marine Power Systems". Caterpillar. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "EffiShunter 1000". CZ LOKO. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Specifications". M/Y d'Angleterre II. 2010.
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