Caterpillar C175

Caterpillar C175 [1]
Overview
Manufacturer Caterpillar Incorporated
Combustion chamber
Configuration
Displacement 5,289 cubic centimetres (322.8 in3) per cylinder
Cylinder bore 175 millimetres (6.890 in)
Piston stroke 220 millimetres (8.661 in)
Valvetrain Side camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 15.3:1
RPM range
Idle 500
Redline 2100 [note 1]
Combustion
Turbocharger Double or Quad
Fuel system Unit injection
Management Electronic (ACERT) with mechanical failsafe
Fuel type Diesel
Oil system Wet sump
Cooling system Water cooled
Output
Power output up to 4,000 kilowatts (5,364 hp) @ 1800 rpm (marine/military rating)
Torque output 9,260 newton metres (6,830 lbf·ft) @ 1500 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight up to 10.45 tonnes (10.285 long tons; 11.519 short tons)
Chronology
Predecessor Caterpillar 35 series engine
Exhaust
Emissions target standard EPA IV or IMO III
Emissions control technology Exhaust gas recirculation

The Caterpillar C175 is a family of diesel internal combustion engines made by Caterpillar. The engine is 5.3 liters per cylinder in displacement. The cylinder size is 6.89 x 8.66 bore/stroke. The engine can produce 1500-4800 horsepower at 1800 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 1500 RPM. The engine weighs over four tonnes. The Cat C175 is often used in locomotives and passenger-class ships.

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References and notes

  1. Derived from governed RPM times overspeed capability given in spec sheet.
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