Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engine

Demanding conditions, applications and environments make Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engines 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 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. The C7 engines, with ratings: 168-224 bkW (225-300 bhp) @ 1800-2200 rpm, meet China Stage II, 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.

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 System
  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Control System
  • Electronic governing, PTO speed control
  • Programmable ratings
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensation for fuel temperature
  • Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Cooling System
  • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Water pump, inlet
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Optional exhaust outlet
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
  • SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
Fuel System
  • HEUI™ injection
  • Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
  • ACERT™ Technology
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Fuel priming pump
Lube System
  • Crankcase breather
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Front sump oil pan
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump
General
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

224 kW ( 300 HP )

Power Rating - Rated Speed

1800-2200 rpm

Power Rating - Minimum Power

168 kW ( 225 HP )

Emission Standards - Emissions

China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent

General - Engine Configuration

Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

General - Bore

110 mm ( 4.3 in )

General - Stroke

127 mm ( 5 in )

General - Displacement

7.2 l ( 442 in³ )

General - Compression Ratio

16.2:1

General - Aspiration

Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)

General - Combustion System

Direct Injection

General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

General - Aftertreatment

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

1053 mm ( 41.5 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

758 mm ( 29.8 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

1032 mm ( 40.6 in )

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

588 kg ( 1296 lb )

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