Caterpillar C32

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Caterpillar C32
Emissions target standard
EPA T4, Euro V or IMO 3
Emissions control systems
Chronology
PredecessorCaterpillar 3400 series engine
SuccessorCaterpillar 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 inches x 6.38 inches bore/stroke. The engine can produce up to 1900 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]

Caterpillar C32B

Caterpillar C32B
Emissions target standard
EPA T3, Euro III or IMO 2
Emissions control systems
Chronology
PredecessorCaterpillar C32

The Caterpillar C32B is a V12 diesel engine made by Caterpillar Inc. The engine displacement is 32.1 liters (1959 cubic inches). It is normally painted in grey. The cylinder size is 5.71 inches x 6.38 inches bore/stroke. The C32B is the most power-dense high-speed diesel engine[note 1] of Caterpillar. The engine can produce up to 2433 marine horsepower at 2300 rpm.[5] The peak torque of 5532 lb-ft occurs at an engine speed of 1300 to 1800 RPM. The engine has an iron block, painted in grey. The engine weighs over three tons at 7500 pounds. The C32B is used in marine and military applications.

Notes

  1. ^ To see what speed range is considered high speed, see:High-speed diesel engine.

References

  1. ^ "Marine Power Systems". Caterpillar. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  2. ^ "EffiShunter 1000". CZ LOKO. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Specifications". M/Y d'Angleterre II. 2010.
  4. ^ "C32B". Caterpillar. 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  5. ^ "Caterpillar Marine C32B 2433hp. It's a super-power!". Powertrain - Diesel International. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-04-19.