Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems showcased the strength and breadth of Caterpillar power systems and solutions which are designed to keep customers moving forward and reshape what's possible, at ConExpo-Con/AGG.
The exhibit showcased its ongoing product strategy with the first showing of a new 173 hp Cat C3.6 engine and the new C13D, both of which will meet EU Stage V and U.S EPA Tier IV Final emissions standards.
The booth also highlighted Cat's commitment to extending engine lifecycles, including its ongoing support for customers' aftermarket needs with Cat parts and service solutions including connectivity, condition monitoring, service replacement engines, VisionLink and a Cat Reman C7 engine.
A range of optimized and fuel-flexible Cat engines also were shown in the Festival Lot including the compact C2.2 which outputs 74 hp, the new C3.6 delivering 173 hp and the turbocharged C18TT engine at 800 hp.
"As the construction landscape changes, our extensive portfolio of solutions and expertise, from full-fleet job sites through to a full range of optimized diesel engines, will help solve our customers toughest challenges," said Steve Ferguson, senior vice president of Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems.
Extending Engine Lifecycles, Value
Cat's commitment goes beyond the iron, with a wide portfolio of services and solutions on display to help customers extend the lifecycle of their engines across their fleets. From connectivity and condition monitoring to product support, timely service replacement engines, overhaul or Cat Reman options, Cat's offerings are designed to address customers' varied needs at each stage of the engine lifecycle.
Whether it's an extended service contract (ESC), a customer value agreement (CVA), parts, repair or overhaul options, the global Cat dealer network is there to help. An interactive display promoted the importance of a holistic approach for full-fleet job sites — where Cat machines operate alongside other Cat-powered OEMs — with connectivity and condition monitoring for real-time equipment monitoring, proactive diagnostics and actionable insights that improve productivity, reduce downtime and lower operating costs.
The booth also featured a deconstructed Cat C7 Reman engine including Cat Reman parts and end-of-life parts, also known as core. Cat Reman products help customers to extend their machine's lifecycle, reduce waste and maintain strong performance. Fully assembled and ready to run, Cat Reman complete engines are dynamometer tested and tuned for like-new performance and fuel efficiency. With an extensive offering, from simple components to overhaul kits to complete engines, Cat Reman enables customers to reduce downtime, get back into operation fast and benefit from like-new performance on the toughest jobs.
Connecting Power
Backed by the global Cat dealer network, customers don't just buy Cat-powered machines, they gain access to a trusted advisor focused on their success. Cat customers are supported by the largest, most experienced dealer network in the industry. Cat dealers offer comprehensive support to ensure customers get maximum performance and productivity from their Cat-powered equipment.
And when customers need flexibility for specific projects or business growth, Cat-powered rental options help keep work commitments on track. The global Cat rental store keeps businesses of any size, in any industry, going and growing, providing the right equipment and unmatched product support to ensure uptime, right when and where customers need it.
Delivering Higher Power Density to Boost Machine Productivity
ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 marks the first showing of the new up to 173 hp diesel engine, the latest addition to the C3.6 range, which also includes 74 hp and 142 hp ratings.
To meet customers' ongoing needs for higher power density power systems, which boost machine capability without increasing size or complexity, the twin-turbo C3.6 has been designed to deliver higher torque, greater uptime and lower total operating costs for a range of equipment including wheel excavators, dumper trucks, soil compactors, backhoe loaders, asphalt pavers and telehandlers.
To achieve up to 173 hp and 546 lb. ft. at 1500 rpm of power density from the proven 3.6 liter, 4 cylinder platform, engineers have upgraded the combustion system to achieve maximum power and efficiency and have strengthened many core components.
The new offering, which meets various emissions standards including EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier IV Final and Korea Stage V. It offers end users up to 1000-hour oil and fuel filter intervals and gives customers greater fuel flexibility, as the engine is compatible with B20 biodiesel, 100 percent HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and other sustainable fuels as described on cat.com.
The high horsepower variant has been designed for low fluid consumption while delivering the required power across high, medium and low load operations. With a transparent, maintenance free aftertreatment system with no downtime, the engine is set to deliver serious power in a compact footprint for a wide range of OEMs whose equipment is the bedrock of construction sites around the world.
"The customer requirement for high power density to boost machine capability without increasing engine size or complexity has driven the launch of this new high horsepower C3.6 and the C13D which we unveiled at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023," said Ferguson. "Given that internal combustion engines remain the dominant power solution across global job sites; we continue to strategically invest in advanced diesel engine technologies that help customers tackle their daily challenges."
The booth featured the C13D diesel engine platform, designed to achieve power density, torque and fuel efficiency for optimizing the performance of heavy duty off-highway applications.
Engineered to Caterpillar's standards for reliability and productivity, the inline, six-cylinder 13-liter engine platform will offer eight power ratings from 456 to 690 hp with up to 2360 lb. ft. of peak torque. Engine mounted aftertreatment and cooling packs also will be available from the factory to reduce installation and validation costs. The C13D will meet the emissions standards of highly regulated territories, such as Stage V, Tier IV Final, China Nonroad Stage IV, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014, with models available for less regulated territories.
The Cat C13D is designed for use in a wide range of off-highway equipment, including rock crushers, screeners and grinders; trenchers; agriculture tractors, harvesters and self-propelled sprayers; woodchippers; material-handling equipment; and large industrial pumps.
The engine platform offers up to a 20 percent increase in power and up to 25 percent more low speed torque over the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class, while extended service intervals of 1,000 hours oil and fuel filter, will reduce operating costs and downtime.
The Cat C13D engine platform enables the use of recommended renewable liquid fuels such as 100 percent HVO, up to B20 for models with aftertreatment and B100 for models without aftertreatment.
Finally, for customers considering a range of power solutions for their equipment, the booth features a C9.3B fitted with a diesel-electric power unit. The C9.3B industrial diesel engine is offered in ratings ranging from 335-456 hp at 1800-2200 rpm, meeting Stage V, Tier IV Final, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 and Korea Stage V emissions standards. With a full list of configurable options and an engine-mounted aftertreatment, the C9.3B is an option that offers the power of larger engine platforms in a smaller engine package.
The diesel-electric power unit is a factory integrated solution simplifying installation for the customer. An ideal solution for many industrial applications requiring robust diesel-electric power, the C9.3B engine fitted with a 350/420 kVA alternator is designed to operate in harsh environments and can provide secondary power for mobile machines such as crushers and screeners.
Providing 52-600 kVA across the C3.6 to C13 product range, the diesel-electric power unit will be available from late 2026. The optimized pairing is ingress protection (IP) sealed to both dust and liquids to maximize uptime and low maintenance in harsh conditions and is supported by the Cat global dealer network.
