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Caterpillar

Cat® C27 Industrial Diesel Engine

No matter where they operate and no matter what the application, Cat® C27 Industrial Diesel Engines will deliver durable, reliable power that will keep your customers productive while lowering their operating costs to keep them profitable. Today’s Cat® engines are the finest ever produced by Caterpillar – with a legacy of power and rugged reliability driven by the demands of performance.

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Features

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 1150 HP
    Maximum Torque 3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
    Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
    Minimum Power 800 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 5.4 in
    Stroke 6 in
    Displacement 1649.5 in³
    Compression Ratio 16.5:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 75.5 in
    Width 57.6 in
    Height 51.9 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 6495 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled

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 flywheel housing

Fuel System

  • MEUI injection
  • Fuel filter, secondary (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