C18 Tier 4 Industrial Power Units - Highly Regulated

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Overview

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.

Features At A Glance

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

Full Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C27

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Power Rating

Maximum Power	630 HP 470 kW
Rated Speed	1800-2000 rpm 1800-2000 rpm
Minimum Power	575 HP 429 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions

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

General

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	16.0:1 16.0:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment	DOC DOC

Power Unit Dimensions

Length	99.7 in 2532 mm
Width	48.9 in 1241 mm
Height	79 in 2006 mm
Weight	5842 lb 2650 kg

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Width	43.8 in 1112 mm
Height	25.7 in 652 mm
Diameter	13 in 330 mm
Weight	591 lb 268 kg

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only

Length	33.6 in 854 mm
Width	11.3 in 287 mm
Height	21.7 in 551 mm
Weight	42.8 lb 19.4 kg
Volume Capacity	51.1 qt (US) 48.4 l

C27 Standard Equipment

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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

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Industrial C27

C27

Maximum Power: 630 HP; 470 kW
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Rated Speed: 1800-2000 rpm; 1800-2000 rpm

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Industrial C18

C18

Maximum Power: 630 HP; 470 kW
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Rated Speed: 1800-2000 rpm; 1800-2000 rpm

Model Details

Industrial C4.4

C4.4

Maximum Power: 108.6 HP; 81 kW
Emissions: UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA; UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA
Rated Speed: 2200 rpm; 2200 rpm

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