C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold)
C18 ACERT™ Dry Manifold Engine
DESCRIPTION
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. Equipment powered by C18 ACERT engines include, pump skids, nitrogen units, acidizing units, cementing units, blenders, and hydraulic power units. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. C18 ACERT engines, with 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. Ratings below 560 bkW (751 bhp) are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other global regulated and non-regulated areas. Ratings above 560 bkW (751 bhp are available using U.S. EPA Flexibility and for other global regulated and non-regulated areas.Custom Packaging
For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.
Transmissions
Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packages that can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, and operator interface. Cat transmissions deliver continuous operation under full load, smooth shifting at any speed, and maximum up time, with unmatched durability and easy maintenance.
Full Range of Attachments
Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time
Testing
Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.
Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer
- More than 2,200 dealer outlets - Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect 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 samples against Caterpillar set standards
Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.
Website
For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Single turbocharger, mid-mounted, inlet 152.4 mm (6 in), hose connection
- Dual turbocharger, front and rear inlet 127.0 mm (5 in.), hose connection
- Control System
- 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
- 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
- Exhaust manifold — dry
- Single turbo — front-facing turbo exhaust, full marmon connection, maximum load 10 kg for direct connection to turbo
- Dual turbo — exhaust elbow, dry 203 mm (8 in)
- Flywheels and Flywheel Housings
- See Mandatory Options
- Fuel System
- 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
- 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
- Front support (shipping only)
- Power Take-Offs
- 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
- Vibration damper
- Paint — Cat yellow
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing, electronic
- Electronic installation kit 70-pin connector (connectors, pins, sockets)
- Mandatory Options
- Throttle position sensor
- Single turbo only — exhaust system (front or rear)
- Flywheel housing or rear PTO
- Primary filter/water separator
Optional Equipment
- Air Compressor
- Air compressor governor
- Expansion chambers
- Air Inlet System
- Air cleaners
- Air lines
- Charging System
- Charging alternators
- Alternator mountings
- Alternator wiring
- Circuit breakers and mountings
- Alternator belt guard
- Cooling System
- 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
- Turbo exhaust connection
- Flexible fittings
- Elbows, flange, clamp, pipes
- Exhaust adapters
- Manifold
- Mufflers
- Fuel Systems
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel filter location
- Fuel cooler
- Water separator
- Instrumentation
- Gauges and instrument panels
- Lube System
- Oil pans
- Drain and cover
- Oil level gauge
- Remote oil filters
- Oil filters
- Lubricating oils
- Mounting System
- Structural steel base
- Front and rear engine support
- Power Take-Offs
- Rear enclosed clutches
- Hydraulic pump drives
- Hydraulics gear pumps
- Clutch supports
- Crankshaft pulleys
- Protection System
- Air shutoff
- Starting System
- Air starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
- Air silencer
- Start switch
- Electric starting motors — 12V, 24V
- Battery sets - 24V
- Battery cable and rack
- Starting aids
- Transmission Arrangement
- Transmission water lines
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
C18 ACERT™ Dry Manifold Engine
Name:
C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold)
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
General Specifications
Maximum Rating
800 BHP / 596 bkW
Displacement
1100 in³ / 18 l
Minimum Rating
575 BHP / 429 bkW
Governor and Protection
ADEM A3
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
136 (SAE No. 0), 113 (SAE No. 1)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Bore
5.71 in / 145 mm
Emissions
Emissions
EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Dimensions
Length
54.7 in / 1389 mm
Width
36.2 in / 919 mm
Height
49.5 in / 1227 mm
Weight
2807 lb / 1273 kg
Capacity for Liquids
Cooling System
13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
SEE HOW C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Well Service Engines
C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold)
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Displacement
- 1100 in³ / 18 l
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
- Flywheel Teeth
- 136 (SAE No. 0), 113 (SAE No. 1)
- Stroke
- 7.2 in / 183 mm
- Bore
- 5.71 in / 145 mm
- Emissions
- EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
- Length
- 54.7 in / 1389 mm
- Width
- 36.2 in / 919 mm
- Height
- 49.5 in / 1227 mm
- Weight
- 2807 lb / 1273 kg
Selected Model
Well Service Engines
C15 ACERT™ (Water-Cooled Mainfold)
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Displacement
- 927.6 in³ / 15.2 l
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1
- Flywheel Teeth
- 113 (SAE 1)
- Stroke
- 6.75 in / 171.5 mm
- Bore
- 5.4 in / 137.2 mm
- Emissions
- IMO Tier II Certified, Marine Tier 2 Certified, Marine Tier 3 Capable
- Length
- 54 in / 1377 mm
- Width
- 37 in / 927 mm
- Height
- 48 in / 1227 mm
- Weight
- 2743 lb / 1245 kg
Well Service Engines
C18 ACERT™ (T4 Final)
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Displacement
- 1104 in³ / 18.1 l
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
- Flywheel Teeth
- 136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
- Stroke
- 7.2 in / 183 mm
- Bore
- 5.7 in / 145 mm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV
- Length
- 60.2 in / 1530.3 mm
- Width
- 37.8 in / 960.5 mm
- Height
- 50.5 in / 1281.9 mm
- Weight
- 3482 lb / 1580 kg