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C18

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. 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. This information about Emissions describes the particular rating's emissions technology. For more information about emissions certification, please contact your local Cat dealer.

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      Benefits & Features

      Installation

      When it comes to keeping engine installation costs down, customization is key. With plenty of options to keep the engine package size to a minimum, the Cat C18 is a fully-configurable engine giving owners the power to customize based on a variety of applications.

      Advanced Features

      With a DEF capacity of 93.7 liters and 5,000-hour service intervals, the Cat C18 also features transparent regeneration technology giving owners the power to stay more productive—when its needed the most.

      Ideal Applications

      Industrial, agricultural and construction applications such as: Asphalt paving equipment • Compressors • Bore rigs • Drill rigs • Chippers • Grinders • Hydraulic power units • Pumps • Trenchers • Irrigation Equipment

      Total Cost of Ownership

      Whether you own a fleet of machines or even just one, it’s important to keep lifetime costs of the engine low. The Cat C18 aims to do just that through a combination of technologies that only require 500-hour service intervals and optimize fluid consuption levels to be the most effective and efficient no matter the application.

      Cat Dealer Product Support

      With product support offered through the global Cat dealer network and an included warranty, the Cat C18 offers peace of mind with scheduled maintenance and simplified service routines. See your Cat dealer for details.

      Safety

      Clean air isn’t just about creating a better world, it’s about work site saftey as well. That’s why the Cat C18 features a clean emissions module that uses DOC, DPF and SCR tecnologies to keep the engine running cleaner than ever before.

      specifications

      Power Rating
      Maximum Power 597 kW
      Maximum Torque 3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm
      Rated Speed 1800-2000
      Minimum Power 429 kW
      Emission Standards
      Emissions EU Stage V
      General
      Engine Configuration In-Line 6
      Bore 145 mm
      Stroke 183 mm
      Displacement 18.1 l
      Compression Ratio 16.0:1
      Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
      Combustion System Direct Injection
      Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
      Aftertreatment DOC or DOC+DPF+SCR
      Engine Dimensions - Approximate
      Length 1438 mm
      Width 1132 mm
      Height 1356 mm
      Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 1717 kg
      Aftertreatment Dimensions
      Length 1153 mm
      Width 1112 mm
      Height 652 mm
      Weight 272 kg
      Aftertreatment Dimensions*
      Diameter 356 mm
      PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only
      Length 854 mm
      Width 287 mm
      Height 551 mm
      Weight 19.4 kg
      Volume Capacity 48.4 l
      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

      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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