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CAT® ENGINES FOR RAIL

Progress Rail along with our worldwide Caterpillar^® Dealer Network, is responsible for the sales and support of CAT^® engines and systems solutions for the rail industry:

• Locomotive traction power from 200 to 3500 bkW

• Head-end/hotel power from 300 to 725 ekW

• Maintenance of Way power from 8 to 2000 bkW

The increasing complexity of emissions-compliant engines means this knowledge of locomotives and their operating environment is more critical than ever.

Since CAT^® diesel engines first powered the world’s railways in the 1930s – and for thousands of locomotive installations around the world – builders and operators have found very compelling reasons to specify CAT^® diesel engines. Today, Caterpillar^® is the single most experienced name in power. Over the decades, Caterpillar^® engineers have designed diesel engines for the toughest railway operating environments. These power solutions have included engines for all rail applications - driving traction alternators, auxiliary power, head end power, diesel hydraulic, and diesel mechanical. These engines serve our customers well with high reliability, durability, exceptional life, and low operating costs. Caterpillar^® engines are engineered for life.

From this long and notable history, we now offer the industry the lowest emissions possible. Caterpillar^® can provide any emissions levels up to U.S. EPA Tier 4 or EU Stage V standards for locomotives and Maintenance of Way machinery.

Each year, Caterpillar^® supplies hundreds of thousands of engines to more than a thousand of the world’s best manufacturers of equipment in all industries.

Cat® C175 Engine, F125 Passenger Locomotive

CAT® ENGINES

1 - of items

Maximum Power

275 hp

205 kW

Maximum Torque

774 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

1050 Nm @ 1400 rpm

Emissions

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA

C7.1

Demanding conditions, applications and environments make the Cat^?� C7.1 Industrial Diesel Engines in this power range 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 C7.1 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. C7.1 engines, with ratings: 116-205 bkW (140-275 bhp) @ 2200-2500 rpm, meet China Stage II, U.S. 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.
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Maximum Power

416 hp

310 kW

Maximum Torque

1335 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

1810 Nm @ 1400 rpm

Emissions

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA

C9.3B

The Cat?� C9.3B industrial diesel engine is offered in ratings rangingfrom 280-330 kW (375-443 hp). These ratings have been fuel optimized
for use in countries without any regulatory requirements for emissionstandards.
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Maximum Power

536 hp

400 kW

Maximum Torque

1735 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

2353 Nm @ 1400 rpm

Emissions

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, U.S. EPA Tier 3

China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, U.S. EPA Tier 3

C13

The Cat?� C13 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 287-400 kW (385-536 hp). These ratings meet China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, and UN R96 Stage IIIA emission standards and UN R120 performance standards for measurement of net power and specific fuel consumption.
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Maximum Power

595 hp

444 kW

Maximum Torque

2004 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

2717 Nm @ 1400 rpm

Emissions

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

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

C15

On construction sites and mining operations, in agriculture and forestry, and in a wide range of industries, Cat^?� C15 Industrial Diesel Engines deliver the power, performance and durability to take on the biggest challenges. 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 C15 engines include Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers. C15 engines, with ratings: 328-444 bkW (440-595 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm, meet China Stage II, U.S. 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.
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Maximum Power

800 hp

597 kW

Maximum Torque

2736 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm

3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm

Emissions

EU Stage V

EU Stage V

C18

The Cat^?� C18 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)@ 1800-1900 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C18 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.
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Maximum Power

1150 hp

858 kW

Maximum Torque

3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

5255 Nm @ 1400 rpm

Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent

U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent

C27

No matter where they operate and no matter what the application, Cat^?� C27 Industrial Diesel Engines will deliver durable, reliable power that will keep your customers productive while lowering their operating costs to keep them profitable. Today's Cat?� engines are the finest ever produced by Caterpillar - with a legacy of power and rugged reliability driven by the demands of performance.
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Maximum Power

1200 hp

895 kW

Maximum Torque

4056 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm

5499 Nm @ 1200 rpm

Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

C32

The Cat^?� C32 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 746-895 bkW (1000-1200 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. These ratings meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
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Maximum Rating

2500 BHP

1864 bkW

Emissions

Non-Road Mobile EPA Tier 4 Final

Non-Road Mobile EPA Tier 4 Final

Displacement

3596 in³

58.9 l

3512E Tier 4 Final

Well stimulation operations in the oilfield are complex and demanding. The 3512E Tier 4 Final engine for well service operations was specifically developed to meet Tier 4 Final emissions and to meet the highest standards in performance, durability, and reliability. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. 3512E engines, with ratings: 1678-1864 bkW (2250-2500 bhp) @ 1800 rpm meet U.S. EPA Non-road Mobile Tier 4 final emission standards.
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Standby Rating

3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW

3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW

Prime Power Rating

3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW

3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Tier 2

Low Fuel, Tier 2

C175-16 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3365 ekW at 60 Hz, our C175-16 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) certified.
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Standby Rating

3100(no fan)/3000 kVA

3100(no fan)/3000 kVA

Prime Power Rating

2825(no fan)/2725 kVA

2825(no fan)/2725 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

C175-16 (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 2500 - 3100 kVA at 50 Hz, our 175-16 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is optimized for Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions.
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Standby Rating

4000(no fan)/3900 kVA

4000(no fan)/3900 kVA

Prime Power Rating

3600(no fan)/3500 kVA

3600(no fan)/3500 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

C175-20 (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3150 - 4000 kVA in 50 Hz, our C175-20 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is optimized for low fuel consumption or low emissions.
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Standby Rating

4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW

4000 (no fan)/3900/3620(no fan)/3500 ekW

Prime Power Rating

3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW

3600 (no fan)/3500/3300 (no fan)/3180 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Tier 2

Low Fuel, Tier 2

C175-20 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3150 - 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, our C175-20 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use only.
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Maximum Power

465 hp

347 kW

Maximum Torque

1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm

2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm

Emissions

Non-Certified

Non-Certified

3406C

For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat^?� 3406C Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. Industries and applications powered by 3406C engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Specialty Ag Equipment, Surface Hauling Equipment, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment.
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Maximum Power

1000 hp

746 kW

Maximum Torque

3144 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

4263 Nm @ 1450 rpm

Emissions

Non-Certified

Non-Certified

3508

For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat^?� 3508 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. Industries and applications powered by 3508 engines include: Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers. 3508 engines, with ratings: 507-746 bkW (680-1000 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm, are non-certified. They are available for global non-regulated areas.
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CAT® TRANSMISSIONS

Caterpillar^® offers a complete line of Cat diesel engines coupled to modern, highly efficient, CAT^® transmissions.

This modern alternative to traditional locomotive propulsion offers lower initial cost and higher efficiency than either diesel-electric or diesel-hydraulic power – a significant advantage in life
cycle costs.

If your project is 1200 kW (or 1500 HP) or below, ask us about this unique solution to power a rail vehicle for less initial cost and less operating cost.

Locomotive
Shunter
Switcher
Maintenance-of-way
Utility
Etc.

Cat® diesel-mechanical systems are significantly lower cost than either diesel-hydraulic or diesel-electric and gives significantly better fuel economy.

PROPULSION PACKAGES

Our vast scope of supply allows us to offer partial or complete, turnkey propulsion packages for your new or refurbished locomotive project.

Engine, Alternator, Auxiliary alternator, exciter, battery, charger, Mounting SkiD, Cooling System, Locomotive Controls, Traction Motors, Axles, Wheels, Compressors, Displays, Relays, Electrical locker.

Our team of experienced engineers can custom design propulsion packages to your locomotive’s specifications, no matter where you are in the world.

Indonesia loco with 3512B and C15 Head-End Power Package

Tasrail locomotive with 3512C HD and traction alternator package

3516B HD with alternator package for Thailand

Diesel-Mechanical Power Trains

MULTI-ENGINE EXPERIENCE

We've partnered on numerous successful multiple-engine locomotive projects globally.

4-Engine diesel-electric Courtesy Bombardier

2-Engine diesel-electric Courtesy Bombardier

2-Engine diesel-mechanical Courtesy Reloc SA

LOCOMOTIVE CONTROLS

Caterpillar^® offers a full range of control systems developed exclusively for rail industry demand in Diesel-Electric locomotives.

NANO Automation System – SAL NANO

FULL Automation System – SAL-05

Both Systems have the same concepts and same benefits... Excitation control, Auxiliary generation control, adhesion control, Mechanical and Electronic engine communication capability, event recorder, Human-Machine Interface, maintenance and diagnostics tools, ZSS ready, full documentation for installation, new electric schematic,

wire running list, pre-assembled panels. But different approaches...

NANO:

Perfect match for small locomotives (switcher), simpler automation required, essential functionalities supported, lean installation, full protection for vital equipment (Traction Motors, Generators, Diesel Engine)

SAL-05:

Full system, perfect match for complex automation, wide range of functionalities supported, ready for genset operation (2+ simultaneously engines), individual axle control (choppers for DC or Inverters for AC), load shedding, battery saver, Tri-State Charging.

Caterpillar^® offers a broad range of electronic systems developed exclusively for rail industry demand.

DC/DC converters for Traction (Chopper)
DC/AC converters for traction and for auxiliaries (Inverters)
Man-Machine Interface with dedicated embedded application
Remotely Telemetry Monitoring / Data Logger
Server analysis – backlog and data exchange
Wide range on Current and Voltage transducers
Speedometers with redundancy monitoring (GPS, Radar, Axle generator)
Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor
Ditch-Light Controllers
Start-Stop System for Stand-Alone Application

NATURAL GAS ENGINES

Caterpillar® offers vast expertise to help the rail industry adopt natural gas. We’ve been using and selling gas engines for more than 65 years. We incorporated natural gas engines into locomotives more than 20 years ago.

DYNAMIC GAS BLENDING

Dynamic-gas blending (DGB) is proving to be the most practical route to using gas and its associated advantages.
We have extensive experience with DGB to assist you with your project.
We have over 2000 DGB engines running in the field today.
High substitution rates
Unique diesel injection timing map for Gas Blending Mode
Improved substitution
Maintains engine safety, reliability and durability Continuously maximized substitution as loads and gas changes
Maintains diesel power and transient capability • Keeps engine out of detonation
No manual setup, extra commissioning, or tuning
No need to retune or swap controls as sites, gas quality change
Intuitive controls for operator input/output

F125 PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVE

The first new EPA Tier 4 passenger locomotive to be sold in the world. At 125 mph, it’s the highest performing diesel-electric locomotive in North America.

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