C18 ACERT™

Petroleum Engine
Tier 4 Final
563 & 597 bkW/755 & 800 bhp @ 1800 rpm

CAT® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Peak Torque at Speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3710 N•m (2736 lb-ft)
@ 1300 rpm*
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1104.5 in3)
Aspiration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic ADEM™ A4
Engine Weight, Net Dry
(approximate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1580 kg (3482 lbs)
Capacity for Liquids
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-74 L (42.3-78 U.S. qts)
Cooling System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.9 L (28.4 U.S. qts)
Oil Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-500 hours
Rotation (from flywheel end). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counterclockwise
Image shown may not reflect Flywheel and Flywheel Housing. . . . . . . SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
actual engine configuration Flywheel Teeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
*D-rating

FEATURES
Emissions Fuel & Oil
-D  esigned to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions Requires Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) containing a
requirements. maximum of 15 ppm sulfur, and new oil formulations to
- On-engine NOx reduction system with optimized piston, ring, support the new technology. Designed to accommodate
liner, and fuel system configuration to reduce NOx while B20 biofuel.
minimizing in-cylinder sooting Transmissions
-A  ftertreatment features diesel oxidation catalyst -Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packages
-M  eets Tier 4 Final emissions requirements four years early, that can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, and
achieving environmental benefits earlier than required operator interface.
Engine Design -C18 ACERT™ Caterpillar optimized transmission matches:
- Proven reliability and durability CX35-P800
- Broad operating speed range Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
-H  igh power density - More than 2,200 dealer outlets
- PTO drive options provide flexible access to auxiliary power - Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of
for pumps and other needs your petroleum engine
Low Total Cost of Ownership - Cat parts and labor warranty
- Maintenance-free aftertreatment Preventive maintenance agreements available for repair-before-
- Optimized fuel consumption failure options
- 250- to 500-hour oil change intervals enable low maintenance
costs S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples
against Caterpillar set standards to determine:
Advanced Digital Engine Management - Internal engine component condition
ADEM A4 control system providing integrated ignition, speed - Presence of unwanted fluids
governing, protection, and controls, including detonation- - Presence of combustion by-products
sensitive variable ignition timing. ADEM A4 has improved: - Site-specific oil change interval
user interface, display system, shutdown controls, and system
diagnostics. Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables
Custom Packaging Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.
For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your - Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel
exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat engines, housings
generators, enclosures, controls, radiators, transmissions, - Machine critical components
aftertreatment solutions — anything your project requires — - Assemble complete engine
can be custom designed and matched to create a one-of-a kind
solution. Custom packages are globally supported and are Web Site
covered by a one-year warranty after startup. For all your petroleum power requirements, visit
ww.catoilandgas.cat.com.

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Petroleum Engine
Tier 4 Final
563 & 597 bkW/755 & 800 bhp @ 1800 rpm
STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
Turbocharged Aftercooled SAE 0 and SAE 1 flywheel housing
Control System Fuel System
Electronic control system, over-foam wiring MEUI injection; primary fuel filter, secondary fuel
harness, automatic altitude compensation, power filters, fuel transfer pump, electronic fuel priming
compensated for fuel temperature, configurable Lube System
software features, engine monitoring system Open crankcase ventilation system, oil cooler, oil
SAE J1939 broadcast and control, integrated filler, oil filter, oil dipstick, oil pump (gear driven),
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) remote fan control choice of sumps (front, rear, high-capacity center,
Cooling System and high-capacity front)
Vertical outlet thermostat housing, centrifugal Power Take Off
water pump SAE B and SAE C drives available, engine power
Exhaust System can also be taken from the front of the engine on
Dry exhaust manifold, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst some applications
(DOC) General
Paint: Cat yellow; vibration damper; lifting eyes

DIMENSIONS

1 2

(1) Length —1530.3 mm (60.2 in) (2) Width — 960.5 mm (37.8 in) (3) Height — 1281.9 mm (50.5 in)

Note: Final dimensions dependent on selected options

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 C18 ACERT™
Petroleum Engine
Tier 4 Final
563 & 597 bkW/755 & 800 bhp @ 1800 rpm
PERFORMANCE DATA
Turbocharged-Aftercooled — 1800 rpm
Rated Speed
3800 2803

3200 2360
Torque

lb-ft
N•m
2600 1918

2000 1475

1400 1033

700 938

500 670
Power
bkW

bhp
300 402

100 134

400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

Engine Speed rpm
Rating C Rating D

Peak Power Peak Torque

Speed Peak Power Peak Power Speed Peak Torque Peak Torque
Rating rpm bkW bhp rpm N•m lb-ft
C 1800 563 755 1300 3503 2584
D 1800 597 800 1300 3710 2736

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

C Rating (Intermittent) service where maximum Engine Performance Diesel Engines — 7 liter and
power and/or speed are cyclic (time at full load higher are based on SAE J1995, inlet air standard
not to exceed 50%). conditions of 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer
D Rating for service where maximum power is and 25ºC (77ºF) temperature. Performance
required for periodic overloads (time at full load measured using a standard fuel with fuel gravity
not to exceed 10% of the duty cycle). of 35º API having a lower heating value of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) when used at 29ºC
(84.2ºF) with a density of 838.9 g/L.

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Petroleum Engine
Tier 4 Final
563 & 597 bkW/755 & 800 bhp @ 1800 rpm

AFTERTREATMENT CONFIGURATION

1 2

Images shown reflect side-by-side configuration with mounting structure (standard).

Approximate Size and Weight Includes two diesel oxidation catalysts with
(1) Length — 1162.5 mm (45.7 in) mufflers, mounted side-by-side with supporting
(2) Width — 870.59 mm (34.3 in) structure.
(3) Height — 439.2 mm (17.3 in)

STANDARD EMISSIONS CONTROL EQUIPMENT

DOC: Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (2) NRS: NOx Reduction System

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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