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C18 ACERT Land Mechanical Drilling Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
700.0BHP
Emissions:
EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Displacement:
1100.0in³
Minimum Rating:
575.0BHP

Overview

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:
700.0BHP
Emissions:
EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Displacement:
1100.0in³
Minimum Rating:
575.0BHP
Bore:
5.7in
Stroke:
7.2in
Rated Speed:
2100.0r/min
Aspiration:
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection:
ADEM A3
Engine Weight - Net Dry:
2807.0lb
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval:
250
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing:
SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth:
136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)

Capacity for Liquids

Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only:
13.2gal (US)

Dimensions

Length:
54.7in
Width:
36.2in
Height:
49.5in

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • 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

  • 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 marmonconnection, 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