CAT® C27 ACERT™ DIESEL ENGINE
The Cat® C27 ACERT™ Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 597-783 bkW (800-1050 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. These ratings meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. Industries and applications powered by C27 ACERT engines include: Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Material Handling, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers. Specifications are for configurations with side-mounted turbos. Configurations are also available with rear-mounted turbos for 652 bkW (875 bhp) and 708 bkW (950 bhp) ratings.
power rating
Minimum Power597.0 bkW
Maximum Power783 bkW
Rated Speed1800 rpm


emission standards
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
general
Engine ConfigurationV-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore137.2 mm (5.4 in)
Stroke152.4 mm (6 in)
Displacement27 L (1649.5 in³)
AspirationTwin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA)
Compression Ratio16.0:1
Combustion SystemDirect Injection
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
Cooling System Capacity67.9 L (71.7 qt)
Lube System (refill)68 L (71.9 qt)
engine dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Length1874 mm (73.8 in)
Width1600 mm (63 in)
Height1370 mm (53.9 in)
Weight - Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)3004 kg (6625 lb)
C27 ACERT™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Turbocharged
Air-to-Air Aftercooled - control system
Electronic control system
Over-foam wiring harness
Automatic altitude compensation
Power compensated for fuel temperature
Configurable software features
Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control - cooling system
Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Water pump, inlet - exhaust system
Exhaust manifold, dry
Optional exhaust outlet - flywheels and flywheel housing
Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing - fuel system
MEUI injection
Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
Fuel transfer pump
Electronic fuel priming - lube system
Open crankcase ventilation system
Oil cooler
Oil filler
Lube oil filter
Rear sump oil pan
Oil dipstick
Gear driven oil pump - power take off
- general
Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
Vibration damper
Lifting eyes