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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

Cat C18 ACERT Propulsion Engine (Tier 3)

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The C18 ACERT marine propulsion engine has commercial application ratings of 454 – 803 bhp at 1800 – 2100 rpm that meet U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, and China II emissions regulations. In addition to meeting the stricter EPA Tier 3 emissions, this engine now offers a fresh water aftercooled option for the commercial propulsion and auxiliary engines and genset packages. From fishing to offshore and everything in between, you can be confident that we have the solution to fit your needs.

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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
Bore
5.7in
Stroke
7.2in
Displacement
1106in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval
250 / 500
Refill Capacity
49 / 68 l
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cooling
Heat Exchanger or Keel Cooled
Governor
Electroinc
Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0 (136 teeth) or SAE No. 1 (113 teeth)
Minimum Dry Weight
4000lb
Minimum Length
73in
Minimum Height
47.2in
Maximum Height
51.2in
Minimum Width
44.6in
Maximum Width
47.4in
  • Air Inlet System
    • 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
  • Cooling System
    • 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
  • Exhaust System
    • Water-cooled exhaust manifold & turbocharger
    • 152 mm (6 in) round flanged outlet
  • Flywheels & Flywheel Housings
    • SAE No. 0, Flywheel SAE. 18, 136 teeth
    • SAE No. 1, Flywheel: 14 inch, 113 teeth
  • Fuel System
    • Front service simplex fuel system
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Manual fuel priming pump
    • Hybrid fuel line design
  • Lube System
    • 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
  • Mounting System
    • Front support – adjustable
  • Power Take-offs
    • Poly-V groove for alternator drive
    • NOTE: There are no standard power take-offs available
  • General
    • Front damper guard
    • Front service engine
    • Common electrical bonding point
    • Engine does not ship with zinc components
  • Control System
    • 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
    • Torque Limiting functionality for WOSR ratings only
    • 70-pin customer connector
    • Three types of throttle inputs (primary/ secondary PWM, 0-5V, 4-20mA +/-
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry Elbows
    • Water-Cooled Elbows
    • Flexible Fitting
    • Outlet Flange
    • Muffler
    • Muffler Spark Arresting
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air Inlet Adapter
  • Charging System
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternators
    • Alternator Mounting Group
    • Ammeter
  • Control System
    • MECP-I
    • CAT Alarm and Protection
  • Cooling System
    • Aux expansion tank flange kit
    • Exhaust Temp Sensor
    • Heat Exchanger Pressure Sensor
  • Fuel System
    • Duplex Fuel Filters
    • Flexible Fuel Lines
    • Fuel Cooler
    • Fuel/Water Separator
  • Instrumentation
    • Instrument Panels
    • OEM Wiring Harness
    • Engine to Engine Harness
    • Transmission Sensors
    • Oil Level Sensor
  • Instrumentation
    • Digital Tachometer
  • Lube System
    • Duplex Oil Filters
    • Transmission Oil Cooler
    • Sump Pump
  • Mounting System
    • Vibration Isolators
    • Front Support
    • Rear Support
  • Power Take-offs
    • NOTE: PTO options require torsional vibrations analysis
    • Crankshaft Pulleys
    • Front Stub Shaft
    • Hydraulic Pump Drive Adapter
    • Front Enclosed Clutch
  • Protection System
    • Marine Classification Society and SOLAS
  • Starting System
    • 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
  • Packing
    • Engine Protective Cover
    • Storage Preservation
    • Export Packing

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