Caterpillar C32

Reciprocating internal combustion engine
  • Exhaust gas recirculation
  • Selective catalytic reduction
ChronologyPredecessorCaterpillar 3400 series engineSuccessorCaterpillar 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

Reciprocating internal combustion engine
Caterpillar C32B[4]
Overview
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc.
Production2020-present
Layout
ConfigurationFour-stroke V12
Displacement32,100 cubic centimetres (1,959 in3)
Cylinder bore145 millimetres (5.709 in)
Piston stroke162 millimetres (6.378 in)
ValvetrainDOHC
Compression ratio15.3:1
RPM range
Idle speed545
Max. engine speed2400
Combustion
TurbochargerQuad
Fuel systemUnit injection (see management)
ManagementElectronic (ACERT) with mechanical failsafe
Fuel typeDiesel
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power output1,805 kilowatts (2,421 hp; 2,454 PS) @ 2400 rpm (marine/military rating)
Torque output7,500 newton-metres (5,532 lbf⋅ft) @ 1300-2400 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight3,400 kilograms (7,500 lb)
Emissions
Emissions target standardEPA 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.
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