C18
Specifications
Overview
The Cat® C18 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)@ 1800-1900 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C18 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.
Emission Standards
| Emissions | EU Stage V EU Stage V | More |
General
| Engine Configuration | In-Line 6 In-Line 6 | More |
| Bore | 5.7 in 145.0 mm | More |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183.0 mm | More |
| Displacement | 1104.5 in³ 18.1 l | More |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA) Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA) | More |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 16.0:1 | More |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection | More |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise | More |
Aftertreatment Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 1097-1153 mm (43-45.4 in) 1097-1153 mm (43-45.4 in) | More |
| Width | 762-1112 mm (30-43.8 in) 762-1112 mm (30-43.8 in) | More |
| Height | 468-652 mm (18-25.7 in) 468-652 mm (18-25.7 in) | More |
| Weight | 258-272 kg (569-600 lb) 258-272 kg (569-600 lb) | More |
| Diameter | 330.2-355.6 mm (13-14 in) 330.2-355.6 mm (13-14 in) | More |
Benefits & 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 Final and Stage V 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.
Package Size
Exceptional power density enables standardization across numerous applications. Multiple installation options minimize total package size. Ideal for equipment with narrow engine compartments.
Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM 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
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM 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
Tier 4 Final, Stage V Aftertreatment Features
Regeneration. Cat Regeneration System maximizes fuel efficiency during regeneration. Transparent regeneration maximizes uptime. Aftertreatment life is twice as long as engine rebuild
Mounting. Remote installation options provide OEM flexibility for many applications, including horizontal and vertical mounting.
Service. Minimum 5000 hour DPF ash service interval. PETU filter service is 5000 hours. PETU DEF capacity up to 48 liters (51 U.S. quarts)
Equipment
C18 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage V)
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 V).
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 V)
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 V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment
- Aftertreatment information applies to ratings from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)
- Cat Regeneration System
- 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