Cat C18 ACERT Propulsion Engine (Tier 3)

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The Cat C18 commercial propulsion engine is built to deliver reliable, high-output power for workboats operating in demanding marine environments. Its inline 6-cylinder, four-stroke diesel design provides the durability and performance needed for long hours, heavy-duty duty cycles and consistent propulsion. Supported by the global Cat dealer network, the C18 helps keep vessels productive, serviceable and ready for the next job.

Equipment Specs

  • Power Range: 454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
  • Speed Range: 1500 - 2100 rpm
  • Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
  • Aspiration: Turbocharged - Aftercooled
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    Power Range 454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
    Aspiration Turbocharged - Aftercooled
    Bore 5.7in
    Configuration In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Cooling Heat Exchanger or Keel Cooled
    Displacement 1106in³
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
    Flywheel Housing SAE No. 0 (136 teeth) or SAE No. 1 (113 teeth)
    Governor Electroinc
    Oil Change Interval 250 / 500
    Refill Capacity 49 / 68 l
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Speed Range 1500 - 2100 rpm
    Stroke 7.2in
    Maximum Height 51.2in
    Maximum Width 47.4in
    Minimum Dry Weight 4000lb
    Minimum Height 47.2in
    Minimum Length 73in
    Minimum Width 44.6in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Separate circuit after-cooled (SCAC)
    • Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) system
    • Turbocharger, jacket water cooled
    • Turbocharger inlet, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection
    • Air Start Accessories
    • Separate Circuit After-Cooling (SCAC) for both HEX and Keel cooled engines
    • Engine JW and SCAC Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers for HEX cooled engines
    • SCAC pump, gear driven, for HEX cooled engines only
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven
    • Sea water pump, bronze impeller, gear driven
    • SCAC and JW shunt tanks for maintaining proper pump inlet pressures
    • Water-cooled exhaust manifold & turbocharger
    • 152 mm (6 in) round flanged outlet
    • SAE No. 0, Flywheel SAE. 18, 136 teeth
    • SAE No. 1, Flywheel: 14 inch, 113 teeth
    • Front service simplex fuel system
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Manual fuel priming pump
    • Hybrid fuel line design
    • Front service simplex oil system
    • Center sump oil pan: Deep 500 hour oil change interval, Shallow 250 hour oil change interval
    • Front and top service oil filler locations
    • Front service dipstick
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • Front support - adjustable
    • Poly-V groove for alternator drive
    • NOTE: There are no standard power take-offs available
    • Front damper guard
    • Front service engine
    • Common electrical bonding point
    • Engine does not ship with zinc components
    • Programmable low idle
    • WOSR (Wide Operating Speed Range) available for EPA Tier 3 - B and C Ratings
    • Adjustable High Idle (TEL) - EPA Tier 3 WOSR Ratings Only
    • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
    • Engine and transmission monitoring (speed, temperature, pressure)
    • Electronic fuel/air ratio control
    • Engine Protection Mode for extended ambient conditions - EPA Tier 3 Ratings Only
    • 70-pin customer connector
    • Three types of throttle inputs (primary/ secondary PWM, 0-5V, 4-20mA +/-

    Optional Equipment:

    • Dry Elbows
    • Water-Cooled Elbows
    • Flexible Fitting
    • Outlet Flange
    • Muffler
    • Muffler Spark Arresting
    • Air Inlet Adapter
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternators
    • Alternator Mounting Group
    • Ammeter
    • MECP-I
    • CAT Alarm and Protection
    • Aux expansion tank flange kit
    • Exhaust Temp Sensor
    • Heat Exchanger Pressure Sensor
    • Duplex Fuel Filters
    • Flexible Fuel Lines
    • Fuel Cooler
    • Fuel/Water Separator
    • Instrument Panels
    • OEM Wiring Harness
    • Engine to Engine Harness
    • Transmission Sensors
    • Oil Level Sensor
    • Digital Tachometer
    • Duplex Oil Filters
    • Transmission Oil Cooler
    • Sump Pump
    • Vibration Isolators
    • Front Support
    • Rear Support
    • NOTE: PTO options require torsional vibrations analysis
    • Crankshaft Pulleys
    • Front Stub Shaft
    • Hydraulic Pump Drive Adapter
    • Front Enclosed Clutch
    • Marine Classification Society and SOLAS
    • Electric Starting Motors - Single 24 Volt
    • Starting Aids - JW Heater 120 / 240V
    • Single Electric 24V Starter
    • Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
    • Single Air Starting Motor
    • Engine Protective Cover
    • Storage Preservation
    • Export Packing

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