On-Highway

Diesel Engine C11

305-370 hp @ 2100 rpm
with ACERT® 1050-1450 lb-ft @
Technology 1200 rpm Peak Torque

CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

In-line 6-Cylinder, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore — in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12 (130)
Stroke — in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.51 (140)
Displacement — cu in (L) . . . . . . . . . . . 677 (11.1)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Series Turbocharged
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:1
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . Counterclockwise
Cooling System 1 — gal (L). . . . . . . . . . 3.04 (11.5)
Lube Oil System (refill) — gal (L) . . . . . 10.5 (40)
Weight, Net Dry (approx) — lb (kg)
with standard equipment . . . . . . . . 2270 (1030)
1
Shown with Engine only. Capacity will vary with radiator size and use of cab heater.
Optional Equipment

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Cooling: gear-driven water pump, oil cooler Air compressor: gear driven, 15.7 or 31.4 cfm
Crankcase breather Air inlet elbow
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (required) Air inlet shut off
Electronic Control Module (ECM) Alternator (12 Volt-115 Amp)
Electronic Data Link, SAE/ATA, SAE/J1939 Automatic Transmission adapter
Electronically Controlled Unit Injection Fuel Cat® Compression Brake, 12V or 24V
System Dry charge coolant conditioner
Fuel: spin-on secondary filter, transfer pump Exhaust couplings
Gear-driven water pump Fan drive mounting bracket
Governor: full-range, electronically controlled Flywheel
Hydraulic steering pump drive, SAE A Front engine support
Lifting eyes Front PTO adapter
Lubrication: gear-driven pump, front or rear Fuel priming pump
sump pan, full flow spin-on filter, oil filler, Lubricating oil filter, bypass spin on
oil level gauge (dipstick) Optional secondary auxiliary oil filter
Pad mount air conditioner compressor Optional turbocharger mounting locations
Pad mount alternator Rear PTO (RPTO)
SAE No. 1 Flywheel Housing Starting motor: 12V or 24V
Series-turbochargers Turbocharger compressor outlet elbow
Vibration damper
DIMENSIONS

47.9 in 47.9 in
(1217 mm) (1217 mm)

51.0 in 41.4 in
(1297 mm) (1052 mm)

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 C11 ON-HIGHWAY DIESEL ENGINE — 305 to 370 hp

PERFORMANCE CURVES
305 hp (228 kW) 335 hp (250 kW)
1250 1350
1150 1250
Torque

1050 1150

Torque
lb-ft

lb-ft
950 1050
850 950
750 850
750

400 400

Power
Power

350 350

bhp
bhp

300 300
250 250
200 200

1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Engine Speed rpm Engine Speed rpm

PERFORMANCE DATA
Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100 Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100
Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 (228) Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 (250)
Max hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 (235) Max hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 (261)
Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1050 (1424) Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1250 (1695)
Peak Torque — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 Peak Torque — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048) Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
350 hp (261 kW) 350 hp (261 kW)
1450 1550
1350 1450
1250 1350
Torque

1150
lb-ft

1250
Torque
lb-ft

1050 1150
950 1050
850 950
750 850
750

400 400
Power

Power

350
bhp

350
bhp

300 300
250 250

1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Engine Speed rpm Engine Speed rpm
PERFORMANCE DATA
Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100 Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100
Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 (261) Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 (261)
Max hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 (271) Max hp @ (kW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 (275)
Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1350 (1830) Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1450 (1966)
Peak Torque — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 Peak Torque — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048) Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048)
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PERFORMANCE CURVES

370 hp (276 kW) 370 hp (276 kW)

1450 1550
1350 1450
1250 1350
Torque

1150
lb-ft

1250

Torque
lb-ft
1050 1150
950 1050
850 950
750 850
750

400 400
Power

Power
350
bhp

350

bhp
300 300
250 250
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Engine Speed rpm Engine Speed rpm

PERFORMANCE DATA
Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100 Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200–2100
Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 Governed Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 (276) Advertised hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 (276)
Max hp @ (kW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 (287) Max hp @ (kW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 (287)
Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1350 (1830) Peak Torque — lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . 1450 (1966)
Peak Torque — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 Peak Torque — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Torque rise (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048) Altitude Capability — ft (m). . . . . . . 10,000 (3048)

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 C11 ON-HIGHWAY DIESEL ENGINE — 305 to 370 hp

GEARING CONSIDERATIONS ELECTRONIC FEATURES

The C11 On-Highway Diesel Engine offers a ■ Real time clock with date and time
wide operating range and high torque rise,
stamping of critical events
which promotes the use of transmissions with
fewer gears. Even with this built-in feature, ■ Electronic self-diagnostics
heavy/specialty haulers must remember their ■ Electronically tabulated total fuel
trucks should be geared to achieve the consumption, hours, idle time, and miles
appropriate compromise between startability ■ Battery backup
and desired road speed. The general principal
■ Quick stop recorder
drivers should follow is that of the “gear fast,
run slow” strategy to achieve optimal ■ Compatible with Caterpillar Electronic
performance. Technician (ET)
■ Cold weather startup strategy and
For the best balance of performance and fuel
electronic idle control functions
economy, spec axle ratios and tire sizes
according to the following: ■ ECM storage of operational, maintenance,
diagnostic codes and diagnostic data
• 60,000 lb GCW or less
1450 rpm @ 65 mph (105 km/h) ■ J1939 compatible
■ Customer selectable, re-programmable
Maximum recommended engine speed at cruise
is 1500 rpm. operational parameters:
- Adjustable low idle rpm
The minimum startability requirements are 10% - Automated Transmission compatibility
for pick-up and delivery, 14% for linehaul, 20% - Cooling fan control
for on/off highway, and 25% for off-highway. At - Cruise control with exclusive Soft Cruise
peak torque rpm in top gear, the recommended - Customer password protection
gradeability is 1.8% (1.5% minimum). At cruise - Engine Monitoring System — warning,
speed in top gear, 1.0% is the ideal gradeability. derate, or shutdown
To optimize your truck’s performance - Enhanced theft deterrent and secure idle
characteristics, a computerized spec’ing tool (Cat Messenger or Pocket Tec required)
called Design Pro is offered by your Caterpillar - Fleet Information Software capability
dealer. It calculates effects of various driveline - Idle shutdown timer & override
variables on engine operation such as - Maintenance monitor [miles (km) or
transmissions, axles, and tires. This analysis hours]
allows you to verify that your truck’s driveline - OEM parameter lockout
specifications are best suited to your - Progressive shifting and gear down
application. protection
- Vehicle speed [mph (km/h)] limiting and
protection
■ Programmable Power Take-Off (PTO)
functions:
- Adjustable maximum engine rpm speed
- Adjustable minimum engine rpm speed
RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS - Adjustable ramp rate up or down
between PTO set speed(s)
Performance is based on SAE J1995 standard
- Adjustable rpm “bump” intervals
conditions of 29.61 in. Hg (100 kPa) and 77° F
- Adjustable speed control [mph (km/h)] of
(25° C).
vehicle while in PTO mode
The curves shown are for a standard engine - Kick-out vehicle speed limit
without fan, but equipped with air compressor - Limit engine torque to driven equipment
and fuel, lubricating oil, and water pumps. - Multi-speed PTO set speed capability
- Selectable PTO configuration for “in cab“
or station of remote operation

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
LEHT4572-01 (10-04) Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Caterpillar
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