Cat® C1.7 Diesel Engine

The new electronic Cat® C1.7 Industrial Diesel Engines, with common rail fuel system, delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range with exceptional power density. Ultracompact package size and extensive options make them ideal for agriculture, aerial lifts, compressors, construction, general industrial, irrigation equipment, material handling, mobile earthmoving equipment, mobile light towers, turf and landscaping, underground mining equipment, and welders.

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

High Performance

Substantial torque rise delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range while maintaining low operating costs.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Package Size

Ultra-compact package size ensures ease of installation as well as exceptional power density.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Standard air cleaner
  • Turbocharger
Control System
  • Alternator 12 volt 85 amp
  • Starter motor 12 volt
  • Glow plug starting aid
  • Electronic control unit
  • Flexible and configurable software features and well supported SAE J1939 CAN bus enables highly integrated machines
  • All connectors and wiring harness are waterproof and designed to withstand harsh non-road environments
  • Robust reliable sensors
Cooling System
  • Belt-driven coolant pump
  • Coolant temperature switch
  • Choice of cooling fans
  • Fan drive options
Flywheel & Flywheel Housing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing options
Fuel System
  • Electronic 2000 bar common rail fuel system
  • Spin-on fuel filter
  • Simple pintle nozzle injectors
Lube System
  • Spin on oil filter
  • Lube oil pressure switch
  • Sump options for various applications
Power Take Off (PTO)
  • SAE A PTO drive
General
  • Cast iron, engine block
  • Cast iron exhaust manifold options
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
  • Induction manifold options
  • Engine mounting
  • Block heater provision
Aftertreatment/Clean Emissions Control Equipment
  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

36 kW ( 48 HP )

Power Rating - Maximum Torque

166 Nm @ 1600 rpm ( 122 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm )

Power Rating - Rated Speed

2800 rpm

Emission Standards - Emissions

EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

General - Engine Configuration

In-Line 3

General - Bore

84 mm ( 3.3 in )

General - Stroke

100 mm ( 3.9 in )

General - Displacement

1.7 l ( 103.7 in³ )

General - Compression Ratio

17.0:1

General - Aspiration

Turbocharged (T)

General - Combustion System

Direct Injection

General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

General - Aftertreatment

DOC+DPF

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

713 mm ( 28.1 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

536 mm ( 21.1 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

722 mm ( 28.4 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

190 kg ( 419 lb )

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