Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm — Stage 1 file (+55 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm ECU
Caterpillar C13 (I) 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 340 to 395 hp (+55 hp, +16%) and torque from 2102 to 2342 Nm (+240 Nm).
The CAT logo is an iconic emblem of the industrial segment. Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. Caterpillar is an American maker of heavy equipment and diesel engines, founded in 1925. 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
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm?
The Stage 1 gain for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm is 55 hp (+16%) over the stock 340 hp, for a total of 395 hp. Torque rises from 2102 to 2342 Nm (+240 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Caterpillar C13?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Caterpillar C13 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +55 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Caterpillar C13?
The high-output Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm has a conservative factory calibration aimed at the mass market. Stage 1 unlocks the engine's real potential while turbo and injector life are preserved.
What is Stage 2 for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm?
Stage 2 on the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does the factory warranty of the Caterpillar C13 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Caterpillar C13, 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 C13?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Caterpillar C13. 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 C13?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm cost?
The remap price for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 340hp (250kW) 2102Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.