C18 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

Industrial Diesel Engines C18

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Key Specs

Maximum Power
800 hp
597 kW
Maximum Torque
2696 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
3655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Emissions
China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified
China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified

Overview

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.

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C18

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Maximum Power 800 hp 597 kW
Maximum Torque 2696 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 3655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power 575 hp 429 kW
Emissions China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified
Length 55.7 in 1414 mm
Width 38.3 in 974 mm
Height 49.5 in 1257 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 3688 lb 1673 kg
Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1104.5 in³ 18.1 l
Compression Ratio 16.3:1 16.3:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment - -

C18 Standard Equipment

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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

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