CAT C18 ACERT HIGH PERFORMANCE PROPULSION ENGINE (TIER 3 RECREATIONAL)
The C18 ACERT marine propulsion engine has ratings for recreational applications that meet U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, and EU Stage IIIA Regulations. This marine engine incorporates the latest core engine system innovations to provide maximum benefits in power density, performance, emissions, and fuel efficiency. Not only is it equipped with engine monitoring and protection features, it is also compatible with Cat display and vessel control systems. With this engine comes the unmatched worldwide marine support network including Cat dealers and hundreds of authorized marine dealers. Their combined experience and expertise, products and services, backup and support allow your recreational pleasure craft to remain precisely that — a pleasure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Range1015-1150 mhp, 1001-1136 bhp, 747-847 bkW
Speed Range2300 rpm
ConfigurationIn-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
ratings
Power Range1015-1150 mhp, 1001-1136 bhp, 747-847 bkW
engine
Speed Range2300 rpm
ConfigurationIn-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
AspirationTA,TTA
Bore145.0 mm
Stroke183.0 mm
Displacement18.1 L
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
EmissionsEPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IW
dimensions
WeightsMinimum Length
18540 mm
Dimensions Weights
maximum length
1931.0 mmDimensions
weights
Minimum Width1134.0 mm
dimensions
WeightsMaximum Width
12040 mm
Dimensions Weights
minimum height
1198.0 mmDimensions
weights
Maximum Height1300.0 mm
dimensions
WeightsMinimum Dry Weight
446 kg
Dimensions Weights
maximum dry weight
47.4 kg
C18 ACERT Tier 3 Recreational STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Aftercooler - sea water, corrosion resistant
Air cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system)
Turbocharger, jacket water cooled
Front-down and rear-down aftercooler condensate drains - control system
Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
Cold mode start strategy
Engine and transmission monitoring (speed, temperature, pressure)
Electronic fuel/air ratio control
70-pin customer connector
Engine Protection Mode for High Ambient Conditions
Three types of throttle inputs (primary/ secondary PWM, 0-5V, 4-20mA +/-) - cooling system
Sea water pump, rubber impeller, self-priming, gear driven
Sea water aftercooled
Jacket water pump, gear driven
JW Heat Exchanger - Titanium plate with integral fuel cooler expansion tank, and thermostat housing (fully open temp 92C)
Coolant recovery system - exhaust system
Water-cooled exhaust manifold - turbocharger###1143 mm 45 in id round flanged exhaust outlet
FLYWHEELS - flywheel housings
Flywheel Housing, SAE No. 1
Flywheel, 18 inch, 113 teeth
SAE standard rotation - fuel system
Fuel filter, RH service on Port, LH service on Starboard
Fuel transfer pump
Fuel priming pump
Hybrid fuel line design - lube system
Crankcase breather
Oil cooler
Oil filter, spin-on, low profile, RH service on Port, LH service on
Oil pan, center sump
Dipstick, RH service on Port, LH service on Starboard
Oil pump, gear driven - power takeoffs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11-tooth spline, 46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed from the front of the engine with 1.41 x engine speed
Crankshaft pulley, 292 mm (11.5 in) two groove, 15.88 mm (0.63 in) width - protection system
A4 ECM Electronic Engine Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine de-rate strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions - general
Front damper guard
Lifting eyes
RH or LH service options
Upper rear-facing customer wiring connector and Service Tool connection
C18 ACERT Tier 3 Recreational OPTIONS
- charging system
Battery Chargers
Charging Alternators - fuel system
Primary Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Primary Fuel Filter - lube system
Transmission Oil Cooler - power takeoffs
Crankshaft Pulleys - starting system
Electric Starting Motor - Single 24 Volt
Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry - control system
MECP I - instrumentation
OEM Wiring Harness
Engine to Engine Harness
Instrument Panels
Transmission Sensors