The Cat C27 Industrial Power Unit is offered in ratings ranging from 597-783 bkW (800-1050 bhp)@ 1800 rpm. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the Cat™ Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.

C27 Industrial Power Units - Highly Regulated

Features

  • Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

    World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

  • High Performance

    Simple and efficient turbocharger or series turbocharger for high power applications.

  • Fuel Efficiency

    Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

  • Fuel & Oil

    Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB or Stage IV engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Cat® engines are designed to accommodate B20 biofuel. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

  • Broad Application Range

    Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

  • World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

    • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
    • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
    • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
    • Superior dealer service network
    • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Specifications

Units for specifications

Power Rating

Maximum Power 950 hp 709 kW
Maximum Torque 3211 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm 4354 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Minimum Power 800 hp 597 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

General

Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 5.7 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6 in 152.4 mm
Displacement 1649.5 in³ 27 l
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Aspiration Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA)
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment DOC

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
  • Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Control System

  • Electronic control system
  • Over-foam wiring harness
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensated for fuel temperature
  • Remote fan control
  • Configurable software features
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
  • Centrifugal water pump
  • Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
  • Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV).

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
  • Lube oil filter
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump
  • Choice of front, rear or center sumps
  • Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Power Take Off (PTO)

  • SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.

General

  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment

  • Cat Regeneration System
  • Aftertreatment information applies to ratings from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)
  • Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  • NOx Reduction System (NRS)
  • Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
  • Available in 12V or 24V systems