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C18 ACERT™ Tier 4 Final Engine
Cat C18 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C18 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs while meeting tight environmental requirements. This is an ideal engine for applications that require compliance with the highest emission standards in well service applications such as pump skids, nitrogen units, acidizing units, cementing units, blenders, 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. C18 ACERT engines with ratings: 429-470 bkW (575-630 bhp)@ 2000 rpm are designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV emission standards. Ratings 563-597 bkW (755-800 bhp) @ 1800 rpm are designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. This information about Emissions describes the particular rating’s emissions technology. For more information about emissions certification, please contact your local Cat dealer.
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General Specifications
Spec | Value |
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Maximum Rating | 800 BHP 597 bkW |
Displacement | 1104 in³ 18.1 l |
Minimum Rating | 755 BHP 563 bkW |
Governor and Protection | ADEM A4 ADEM A4 |
RPM | 1800 r/min 1800 r/min |
Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 |
Flywheel Teeth | 136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1) 136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1) |
Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
Bore | 5.7 in 145 mm |
Emissions
Spec | Value |
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Emissions | EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV |
Dimensions
Spec | Value |
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Length | 60.2 in 1530.3 mm |
Width | 37.8 in 960.5 mm |
Height | 50.5 in 1281.9 mm |
Weight | 3482 lb 1580 kg |
Capacity for Liquids
Spec | Value |
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Cooling System | 7.1 gal (US) 26.9 l |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged 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, integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU) remote fan control
Cooling System
- Vertical outlet thermostat housing, centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE 0 and SAE 1 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- MEUI injection; primary fuel filter, secondary fuel filters, fuel transfer pump, electronic fuel priming
Lube System
- Open crankcase ventilation system, oil cooler, oil filler, oil filter, oil dipstick, oil pump (gear driven), choice of sumps (front, rear, high-capacity center, and high-capacity front)
Power Take Off
- SAE B and SAE C drives available, engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications
General
- Paint: Cat yellow; vibration damper; lifting eyes