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Cat® C27 Diesel Engine

The Cat® C27 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 597-783 bkW (800-1050 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. These ratings meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.

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C27 Tier 4 Diesel Engines – Highly Regulated
C27 Tier 4 Diesel Engines – Highly Regulated
C27 Acert
C27 Acert

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Specifications

Spec Value
Maximum Power 1050 HP 783 kW
Maximum Torque 3448 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm 4674 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Minimum Power 800 HP 597 kW
Spec Value
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Spec Value
Engine Configuration V-12 V-12
Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6 in 152.4 mm
Displacement 1649.5 in³ 27 l
Compression Ratio 16.0:1 16.0:1
Aspiration Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA) Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment DOC DOC
Spec Value
Length 73.8 in 1874 mm
Width 63 in 1600 mm
Height 53.9 in 1370 mm
Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 6625 lb 3004 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Control System

  • Electronic control system
  • Over-foam wiring harness
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensated for fuel temperature
  • Configurable software features
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Water pump, inlet

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Optional exhaust outlet

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing

Fuel System

  • MEUI injection
  • Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronic fuel priming

Lube System

  • Open crankcase ventilation system
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Rear sump oil pan
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump

General

  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes

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