CAT® C18 ACERT™ DIESEL FIRE PUMP
Cat® C18 ACERT™ Fire Pump Engines, with ratings: 447-597 bkW (600-800 bhp)@ 1750-2100 rpm, meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 or U.S. EPA Tier 2 emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. Rating: 522 bkW (700 bhp) @ 1500 rpm is Non-certified. All ratings are FM Approved and UL Listed. Starting on demand is a must for a fire pump engine - always. Cat® fire pump engines have a reputation for reliable starts and long efficient service. The C18 ACERT is the newest addition to the Cat fire pump engine line and continues the strong legacy of dependable starts and long, durable life.
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Power447.0 bkW
Maximum Power597.0 bkW
Rated Speed1500-2100 rpm
power rating
Minimum Power447.0 bkW
Maximum Power597.0 bkW
Rated Speed1500-2100 rpm
emission standards
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3, Tier 2 or Non-certified emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM Approved, UL Listed
general
Engine ConfigurationInline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore145 mm (5.71 in)
Stroke183 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement18.1 L (1104.53 in³)
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio16.3:1
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
engine dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Width1081.7 mm (42.6 in)
Height1379.6 mm (54.3 in)
Length1889 mm (74.37 in)
Weight - Approximate, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)1953 kg (4306 lb)
C18 ACERT™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Dual turbocharger: front and rear inlet 127.mm (5.0 in)
Separate Circuit Aftercooled (SCAC)
Optional Air Cleaner - dual element, installed - charging system
Charging alternator 24 volt, 50 amp - control system
Dual Electronic Control Units (ECU), primary and secondary with auto switching capability
Electronic governing, PTO speed control
Cold mode start strategy
Automatic altitude compensation
Power compensation for fuel temperature
Programmable low and high idle and top engine limit
Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
Engine monitoring and protection system (speeds, temperature, pressure)
SAE J1939 broadcast (diagnostic, engine status, and control) - cooling system
Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
Heat exchanger installed
Expansion tank
FM Required Raw Water Cooling Loops: 1.5" iron, horizontal or vertical, 1.5" 316 stainless steel, horizontal or vertical, 2" iron, horizontal or vertical (2100 rated rpm only), or 2" 316 stainless steel, horizontal or vertical (2100 rated rpm only) - exhaust system
Exhaust manifold, dry
Dual turbo: exhaust elbow, dry 203 mm (8 in) - flywheels and flywheel housing
SAE No. 1 flywheel
SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
SAE standard rotation - fuel system
Electronic unit injector
Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
Fuel transfer pump
Fuel sample valve, mounted on fuel filter base
Primary fuel filter / water separator - instrumentation
Digital Display mounted in Junction Box, LH side of engine. Displays: Oil pressure, Fuel pressure, Charging voltage, Coolant temperature, Raw water temperature, and Engine hours - lube system
Crankcase breather, front valve cover
Oil cooler
Lube oil filter
Front sump oil pan
Oil filler
Oil dipstick
Oil pump - mounting system
Front and rear support - power takeoffs
Flywheel stub shaft - protection system
Stop-Start System, automatic (compatible with NFPA 20 requirements, able to be energized from either of two battery sources and capable of manual starter actuation) - starting system
24 volt, LH electric starting motor
Jacket water heater (3 kW, 120-240 volt) - general
Vibration damper and guard
Lifting eyes
Automatic variable timing, electronic
Paint - fire pump red