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C9 ACERT™ Water Cooled Manifold Engine
Cat C9 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C9 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs and emissions.Equipment powered by C9 ACERT engines include workover rigs, pump skids, acidizing units, cementing units, coil tubing units, and hydraulic power units. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.C9 ACERT water-cooled manifold engines, with ratings: 242-254 bkW (325-340 bhp) @ 2200 rpm meet IMO Tier II, EPA Non-road Tier 3 equivalent and EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.
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General Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 340 BHP 254 bkW |
| Displacement | 538 in³ 8.8 l |
| Minimum Rating | 325 BHP 242 bkW |
| Governor and Protection | Electronic (ADEM™ A4) Electronic (ADEM™ A4) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | SAE 1 or 2 SAE 1 or 2 |
| Flywheel Teeth | 113 (SAE 1), 134 (SAE 2) 113 (SAE 1), 134 (SAE 2) |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Stroke | 5.8 in 149 mm |
| Bore | 4.4 in 112 mm |
Emissions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Emissions | EPA and CARB Non-Road Tier 3,EU Stage IIIA, EPA Marine Tier 2, IMO Tier II EPA and CARB Non-Road Tier 3,EU Stage IIIA, EPA Marine Tier 2, IMO Tier II |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 43 in 1092 mm |
| Width | 32.6 in 828 mm |
| Height | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Weight | 1576 lb 716 kg |
Capacity for Liquids
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lube Oil System – Refill | 8 gal (US) 30.3 l |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) 13.9 l |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger, separate circuit (SCAC) or remote (REMAC)aftercooler
- Single, right-side, center-mounted turbo with water-cooledturbine housing
- Air inlet 101.6 mm (4 in) connection type
Control System
- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Cold mode start strategy
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Fuel cooled ECU
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Programmable monitoring system (engine speed, temperature,pressure)
- J1939 broadcast (diagnostic and engine status)
- Certified electrical control system (hazardous environment only)
- Derated engine: automatic ambient temperature compensation
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, RH forward-facing outlet — 51 mm(2.01 in) connection
- Jacket water pump — belt-driven, centrifugal
- Water pump — inlet RH facing downward 63 mm (2.48 in)
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold — water-cooled
- Single, right-side, center-mounted turbo with water-cooledturbine housing
- Rear facing turbo exhaust 81.8 mm (3.22 in) connection, nonV-band clamp
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Mandatory selection of:SAE No. 1 or SAE No. 2 flywheel and housing, SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- HEUI fuel system
- Fuel filter — secondary, LH (2-micron high performance)
- Fuel transfer pump — left front
- Fuel priming pump — left front
Lube System
- Crankcase breather — LH
- Crankcase fumes disposal — with integrated service indicator, LH
- Oil cooler — RH
- Oil filter — RH
- Oil pan — front sump
- Oil filler — top mounted
- Oil level gauge — LH side
- Oil pump — gear-driven
- Oil valve sampling
- Preservation of turbocharger, flywheel, and crankcase
Power Take-Offs
- Crankshaft drive pulley — 2 grooves, 190 mm (7.5 in) diameter,22.3 mm (7/8 in) wide
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing — electronic
- Literature
Mandatory Options
- Flywheel housing and flywheel
- Throttle position sensor and/or throttle control
- (Non-hazardous environment only)
- Primary filter/water separator
- Turbo orientation
Optional Equipment
Air Compressors
- Air compressors
- Air compressor governor
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner
- Precleaner
- Air inlet elbow
- Air shutoffs
Charging Systems
- Charging alternators
- Alternator mounting
- Alternator belt tensioner
- Alternator pulleys
- Alternator guards
Cooling System
- Radiators
- Fan drive and pulley — f/u/w radiator packages
- Fans f/u/w radiator packages
- Coolant level sensor
- Fan drive mountings
- Fan adapters
- Fan adapter for blower fans
- Fan pulleys
- Fan height instructions
- Vee belts for customer-supplied radiators
- Suction fans and blower fans
- Water inlet elbows
- Dry charge coolant conditioners
Emissions Certifications
- IMO certification
Exhaust System
- Flexible fitting
- Turbocharger exhaust outlet adapters
- Elbows, flange, pipes, clamp
- Rain caps
- Manifolds
- Mufflers
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Crankshaft seal
Fuel System
- Flexible fuel lines
- Water separator and fuel filters
- Fuel cooler
Instrumentation
- Gauges and instrument panels
- Interconnect harness
- Voltmeters
- Gauge mounting
- Ammeter
Lube System
- Oil pans
- Drain and cover
- Oil level gauges
- Remote oil filter
- Oil fillers
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Structural steel base
- Engine support — front and rear
Power Take-Offs
- Enclosed clutch
- Clutch supports
- Flywheel stub shaft
- Hydraulic pump drives
- Hydraulic gear pumps
Starting System
- Starting aids
- Electric starting motors — 12V and 24V
- Battery sets — 12V and 24V (dry)
- Battery cable
General
- Tool set
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