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C18 ACERT™

Land Drilling Engines and Generator Sets

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 and emissions.This is an ideal engine for land mechanical drilling applications such as mud pump drives.Cat C18 ACERT™ Industrial Diesel Engine. Ratings: 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. Ratings: 570-597 bkW (765-800 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent emission standards.

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Maximum Rating 597 bkW
Emissions EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Displacement 18 l
Minimum Rating 429 bkW

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Engine Design

- Proven reliability and durability- Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowersowning and operating costs- Broad operating speed range- High power density — l... Read more

Advanced Digital Engine Management

ADEM A3 control system providing integrated ignition,speed governing, protection, and controls, includingdetonation-sensitive variable ignition timing. ADEM A3has improve... Read more

Optional Attachments

- Engine-Mounted Transmission Oil Cooler — integration with engine cooling system allows ease ofinstallation and a tighter overall engine package- Engine Brakes — braking... Read more

Custom Packaging

For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meetyour exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat®engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators,transmiss... Read more

Transmissions

Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packagesthat can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, andoperator interface. Cat transmissions deliver conti... Read more

Full Range of Attachments

Large variety of factory-installed engine attachmentsreduces packaging time Read more

Testing

Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engineperformance. Read more

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer

- More than 2,200 dealer outlets- Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service everyaspect of your petroleum engine- Cat parts and labor warranty- Preventive maintenanc... Read more

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Ownership of these manufacturing processes enablesCaterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.- Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheelhousi... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR C18 ACERT™

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Engine Specifications
Maximum Rating 597 bkW
Emissions EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Displacement 18 l
Minimum Rating 429 bkW
Bore 145 mm
Stroke 183 mm
Rated Speed 2100 r/min
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection ADEM A3
Engine Weight - Net Dry 1273 kg
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval 250
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth 136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
Capacity for Liquids
Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only 50 l
Dimensions
Length 1389 mm
Width 919 mm
Height 1227 mm

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