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Caterpillar

Cat® C18 Industrial Diesel Engine

On construction sites and mining operations, in agriculture and forestry, and in a wide range of industries, Cat® C18 Industrial Diesel Engines deliver the power, performance and durability to take on the biggest challenges. More importantly, they’re backed by the world-class Cat dealer network ready to service and support every Cat® industrial engine.

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Features

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 800 HP
    Maximum Torque 2696 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
    Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
    Minimum Power 575 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 5.7 in
    Stroke 7.2 in
    Displacement 1104.5 in³
    Compression Ratio 16.3:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 55.7 in
    Width 38.3 in
    Height 49.5 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 3688 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged Aftercooled (429-470 bkW, 575-630 bhp)
  • Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled (522-597 bkW, 700-800 bhp)
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Charging System

  • Charging alternator 24 volt, 50 amp

Control System

  • Electronic governing, PTO speed control
  • Programmable ratings
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensation for fuel temperature
  • Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

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

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

Fuel System

  • MEUI injection
  • Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
  • Fuel filter, tertiary (2 micron)
  • ACERT™ Technology
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Fuel priming pump

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Front sump oil pan
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump

General

  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request