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Cat® Expands Diesel & Natural Gas Power Range For Irrigation & Industrial Power Units Used in Pumping Applications




Cat® Expands Diesel & Natural Gas Power Range For Irrigation & Industrial Power Units Used in Pumping Applications

PEORIA, IL– Caterpillar Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of expanded power ranges tailored to agricultural, mining and industrial pumping applications.  The power ranges cover a wide variety of diesel and natural gas engines. The Cat® diesel engine range includes the C2.2 through the C32 ACERT® and covers 43 to 950 bhp (32-709 bKw).   The natural gas engine line includes the G3304 through the G3408 and a power range from 95 to 425 bhp (71-317 bKW).

The diesel engine power ranges include:

Diesel Engine Model               bhp                bKW
• C2.2                                      43 - 51            32 - 38
• C4.4                                      77 - 92            58 - 69  
• C4.4 ACERT                          119 - 121         88 - 90
• C6.6 ACERT                          155                 116
• C7    ACERT                          225                 168
• C9    ACERT                          275 - 300         205 - 224
• C11  ACERT                          325 - 350         242 - 261
• C13  ACERT                          385 - 415         287 - 310
• C15  ACERT                          440 - 475         328 - 354
• C18  ACERT                          575 - 600         429 - 447
• C27  ACERT                          800 - 875         597 - 653
• C32  ACERT                          950                 709

The natural gas engine power ranges include:

Natural Gas Engine Model       bhp            bKW
• G3304                                    95              71
• G3306                                    150 - 220    112 - 164  
• G3406                                    275 - 325    205 – 242
• G3408                                    255 - 425    190 – 317

“Availability of these additional power ranges demonstrate the Cat power unit capability for the unique needs of agricultural irrigation, dewatering of construction and mine sites, and a wide variety of other industrial pumping applications” said Caterpillar industrial engine marketing manager Mike Reinhart. “Cat power units provide a simple 'plug and play' solution for customers who require a power unit which includes a radiator, air cleaner, alternator, wiring and optional instrument panel and clutch.” Reinhart added.  Cat power units are tailored for repowering existing applications or as prime power for new irrigation or industrial pumping applications.  

Sold and serviced by the most extensive dealer network in the world, Cat power units and industrial engines are offered with comprehensive warranty, financing and extended service plans which provide customers with the best choice for their most demanding pumping applications.

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2008 sales and revenues of $51.324 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.

For more information on these enhanced ratings, please visit www.cat.com/irrigation. To find your local Cat dealer, visit http://www.cat.com/dealer-locator or email cat-industrial@cat.com.  


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