C18 ACERT Land Mechanical Drilling Engine
Cat C18 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C18 ACERT engines to
... deliver excellent performance with low operating costs and emissions.This is an ideal engine for land mechanical drilling applications such as mud pump drives.Cat C18 ACERT™ Industrial Diesel Engine. Ratings: 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. Ratings: 570-597 bkW (765-800 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent emission standards.
Engine Specifications
- Maximum Rating
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700BHP
- Emissions
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EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
- Displacement
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1100in³
- Minimum Rating
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575BHP
- Bore
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5.7in
- Stroke
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7.2in
- Rated Speed
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2100r/min
- Aspiration
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Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Governor and Protection
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ADEM A3
- Engine Weight - Net Dry
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2807lb
- Rotation from Flywheel End
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Counterclockwise
- Oil Change Interval
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250
- Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
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SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
- Flywheel Teeth
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136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
Capacity for Liquids
- Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only
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13.2gal (US)
Dimensions
- Length
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54.7in
- Width
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36.2in
- Height
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49.5in
Engine Design
- Proven reliability and durability- Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowersowning and operating costs- Broad operating speed range- High power density — lightweight engine for weightsensitive applications- PTO drive options provide flexible access to auxiliarypower for pumps and other needs
Advanced Digital Engine Management
ADEM A3 control system providing integrated ignition,speed governing, protection, and controls, includingdetonation-sensitive variable ignition timing. ADEM A3has improved: user interface, display system, shutdowncontrols, and system diagnostics.
Optional Attachments
- Engine-Mounted Transmission Oil Cooler — integration with engine cooling system allows ease ofinstallation and a tighter overall engine package- Engine Brakes — braking capabilities for mobileapplications
Custom Packaging
For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meetyour exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat®engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators,transmissions — anything your project requires — can becustom designed and matched to create a one-of-a kindsolution. Custom packages are globally supported andare covered by a one-year warranty after startup.
Transmissions
Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packagesthat can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, andoperator interface. Cat transmissions deliver continuousoperation under full load, smooth shifting at any speed,and maximum up time, with unmatched durability andeasy maintenance.
Full Range of Attachments
Large variety of factory-installed engine attachmentsreduces packaging time
Testing
Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engineperformance.
Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer
- More than 2,200 dealer outlets- Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service everyaspect of your petroleum engine- Cat parts and labor warranty- Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options- S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samplesagainst Caterpillar set standards
Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enablesCaterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.- Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheelhousings- Machine critical components- Assemble complete engine
Web Site
For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.
Standard Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Single turbocharger, mid-mounted, inlet 152.4 mm (6 in), hoseconnection
- Dual turbocharger, front and rear inlet 127.0 mm (5 in.), hoseconnection
- Control System
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- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Cold mode start strategy
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle and TEL
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Engine monitoring and protection system (speed, temperature,pressure)
- J1939 Broadcast (diagnostic, engine status, and control)
- Cooling System
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- Thermostats and housing — outlet vertical
- Jacket water pump — gear-driven, centrifuga
- RH front water pump inlet
- All plugs/fittings are STOR for lines gp water
- Exhaust System
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- Exhaust manifold — dry
- Single turbo — front-facing turbo exhaust, full marmonconnection, maximum load 10 kg for direct connection to turbo
- Dual turbo — exhaust elbow, dry 203 mm (8 in)
- Flywheels And Flywheel Housings
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- Fuel System
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- Electronic unit injector
- Fuel filter, secondary, mid-mount (LH 2 micron high performance)
- Fuel transfer pump, LH front
- Fuel priming pump, LH mid-mount
- Fuel sample valve, mounted on fuel filter base.
- Lube System
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- Crankcase breather — rear valve cover
- Oil cooler — RH (dual)
- Oil filter — RH, LH
- Oil pan — front sump
- Oil dipstick — LH front
- Oil pump
- Mounting System
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- Front support (shipping only)
- Power Take-offs
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- Crankshaft pulley, 203.2 mm (8 in), 3 grooves 292.1 mm(11.5 in) 1 groove, all 15.9 mm (.63 in) width
- Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11-tooth
- General
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- Vibration damper
- Paint — Cat yellow
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing, electronic
- Electronic installation kit 70-pin connector (connectors, pins,sockets)
- Mandatory Options
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- Throttle position sensor
- Single turbo only — exhaust system (front or rear)
- Flywheel housing or rear PTO
- Primary filter/water separator
Optional Equipment:
- Air Compressor
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- Air compressor governor
- Expansion chambers
- Charging System
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- Charging alternators
- Alternator mountings
- Alternator wiring
- Circuit breakers and mountings
- Alternator belt guard
- Cooling System
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- Radiator
- Fan drive with radiator packages
- Fan height instructions
- Vee belts
- Aftercooler lines with Caterpillar installed radiator
- Single turbo configuration rear-facing exhaust
- Single turbo configuration rear-facing exhaust
- Aftercoooler lines
- Suction fan adapters
- Blower fan adapter
- Blower fan
- Suction fan
- Fan belt
- Coolant level sensor
- Dry charge coolant conditioners
- Exhaust System
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- Turbo exhaust connection
- Flexible fittings
- Elbows, flange, clamp, pipes
- Exhaust adapters
- Manifold
- Mufflers
- Fuel Systems
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- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel filter location
- Fuel cooler
- Water separator
- Instrumentation
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- Gauges and instrument panels
- Lube System
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- Oil pans
- Drain and cover
- Oil level gauge
- Remote oil filters
- Oil filters
- Lubricating oils
- Mounting System
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- Structural steel base
- Front and rear engine support
- Power Take-offs
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- Rear enclosed clutches
- Hydraulic pump drives
- Hydraulics gear pumps
- Clutch supports
- Crankshaft pulleys
- Starting System
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- Air starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
- Air silencer
- Start switch
- Electric starting motors — 12V, 24V
- Battery sets – 24V
- Battery cable and rack
- Starting aids
