Cat® C7.1 Diesel Engine

Demanding conditions, applications and environments make the Cat® C7.1 Industrial Diesel Engines in this power range the perfect solution for your severe duty equipment. With decades of diesel engine innovation and expertise behind these engines, they deliver the low operating costs and legendary Cat reliability and durability that give you a powerful advantage. More importantly, they’re backed by the world-class Cat dealer network ready to service and support every Cat industrial engine. Industries and applications powered by C7.1 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Feller Bunchers, Forestry, Forklifts, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Mobile Sweepers, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Skidders, Specialty Ag Equipment, Sprayers, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment. C7.1 engines, with ratings: 116-205 bkW (140-275 bhp) @ 2200-2500 rpm, meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

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

Series turbocharging with smart wastegate available on specific ratings for fast response, high power, and increased torque.

Fuel Efficiency

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

Fuel & Oil

Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB or Stage IV engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 15 ppm sulfur, and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Cat® engines are designed to accommodate B20 biofuel. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

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

Exceptional power density enables standardization across numerous applications. Multiple installation options minimize total package size. Ideal for equipment with narrow engine compartments.

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
  • Standard air cleaners
Control System
  • Full electronic control system, all connectors and wiring looms waterproof and designed to withstand harsh off-highway environments, flexible and configurable software features and well supported SAE J1939 CAN bus enables highly integrated machines
Cooling System
  • Top tank temperature 108°C (226°F) as standard to minimize cooling pack size, 50:50 water glycol mix, detailed guidance on cooling system design and validation available to ensure machine reliability
Exhaust System
  • Diesel particulate filter and regeneration system supplied, with a range of inlet and outlet options
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
  • Wide choice of drivetrain interfaces, including SAE1, SAE2 or SAE3 configurations
Fuel System
  • Electronic high pressure common rail, ACERTTM Technology, innovative filter design to ensure maximum protection of the engine.
Lube System
  • Wide choice of sumps for different applications
Power Take Off
  • SAE A or SAE B flanges on left-hand side. Right- hand side twin PTO also available. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications, factory fitted compressors are also available.
General
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

205 kW ( 275 HP )

Power Rating - Maximum Torque

1050 Nm @ 1400 rpm ( 774 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm )

Power Rating - Rated Speed

2200-2500 rpm

Power Rating - Minimum Power

116 kW ( 155.6 HP )

Emission Standards - Emissions

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA

General - Engine Configuration

In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

General - Bore

105 mm ( 4.1 in )

General - Stroke

135 mm ( 5.3 in )

General - Displacement

7.01 l ( 427.7 in³ )

General - Aspiration

Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)

General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

General - Aftertreatment

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

929 mm ( 36.6 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

668 mm ( 26.3 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

817 mm ( 32.2 in )

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

506 kg ( 1115 lb )

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