Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm — Stage 1 file (+46 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm ECU
Caterpillar 3126E (I) 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 234 to 280 hp (+46 hp, +20%) and torque from 832 to 1045 Nm (+213 Nm).
The CAT C7, C9, C13, C15 and C18 form a range of diesel engines for heavy equipment. The CAT logo is an iconic emblem of the industrial segment. Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Tier 4 models. High-output CAT machines are the flagships of the construction and mining equipment range. CAT engines are used in construction, mining and marine equipment.
On CAT, Stage 1 focuses on torque and fuel economy. The CAT community is a niche corner of industrial chip tuning. The CAT ECU is a locked platform requiring specialised tooling. High-output CAT machines are the flagships of the construction and mining segment.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm?
Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm adds +46 hp — power increases from 234 to 280 hp (+20%). Torque rises from 832 to 1045 Nm (+213 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Caterpillar 3126E with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +46 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3126E?
Stage 1 on the powerful Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm?
Stage 2 for the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Does the factory warranty of the Caterpillar 3126E remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Caterpillar 3126E, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Caterpillar 3126E?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Caterpillar 3126E. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Caterpillar 3126E?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm cost?
The remap price for the Caterpillar 3126E 7.2 234hp (172kW) 832Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.