C7

Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engine

C7 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

DESCRIPTION

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.The Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 168-224 bkW (225-300 bhp) @ 1800-2200 rpm. These ratings meet China Stage II, EPA Tier 3 equivalent, and EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. 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.Industrial Power

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
  • Specs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat® C7 Industrial Diesel Engine
Name:
C7
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Maximum Power
300 HP / 224 kW
Rated Speed
1800-2200 rpm
Minimum Power
225 HP / 168 kW

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
Bore
4.3 in / 110 mm
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Displacement
442 in³ / 7.2 l
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length
41.5 in / 1053 mm
Width
29.8 in / 758 mm
Height
40.6 in / 1032 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
1296 lb / 588 kg

SEE HOW C7 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Industrial Diesel Engines
C7
C7 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
300 HP / 224 kW
Rated Speed
1800-2200 rpm
Minimum Power
225 HP / 168 kW
Emissions
China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
Engine Configuration
Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
4.3 in / 110 mm
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Displacement
442 in³ / 7.2 l
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Length
41.5 in / 1053 mm
Width
29.8 in / 758 mm
Height
40.6 in / 1032 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
1296 lb / 588 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
C4.4
C4.4 Tier 4  Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
200 HP / 150 kW
Rated Speed
2200 rpm
Minimum Power
109 HP / 82 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine Configuration
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
4.1 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Displacement
268.5 in³ / 4.4 l
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF+SCR
Length
26.5 in / 675 mm
Width
24.5 in / 623 mm
Height
17.8 in / 453 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
1180 lb / 535 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
C7.1
C7.1 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
320 HP / 240 kW
Rated Speed
2200 rpm
Minimum Power
172 HP / 129 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine Configuration
In-Line 6
Bore
4.1 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5.3 in / 135 mm
Displacement
427.7 in³ / 7 l
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF+SCR
Length
29 in / 733 mm
Width
30.3 in / 769 mm
Height
18.1 in / 455 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
1658 lb / 752 kg