CAT® C18 ACERT™ INDUSTRIAL POWER UNIT
The Cat® C18 ACERT™ Industrial Power Unit is offered in ratings ranging from 429-470 bkW (575-630 bhp)@ 1800-1900 rpm. These ratings meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV emission standards. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the Cat® Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.
power rating
Minimum Power429.0 bkW
Maximum Power470.0 bkW
Rated Speed1800-2000 rpm


emission standards
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV
general
Engine ConfigurationInline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore145 mm (5.71 in)
Stroke183 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement18.1 L (1104.5 in³)
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio16:1
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
Cooling System Capacity26.9 L (28.4 qt)
Lube System (refill)40-74 L (42.3-78.1 qt)
power unit dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Length2172-2532 mm (85.5-99.7 in)
Width1180-1241 mm (46.5-48.9 in)
Height1912-2006 mm (75.3-79 in)
Weight - Approximate, Net Dry (Standard configuration without oil, cooling, clutch, compressor, A/C)2113-2650 kg (4658-5842 lb)
aftertreatment dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Diameter330.2 mm (13 in)
Width762-1112 mm (30-43.8 in)
Height468-652 mm (18-25.7 in)
Weight180-268 kg (397-590.8 lb)
petu dimensions tier 4 final stage iv only
Volume Capacity48.4 L (51.1 qt)
Length854 mm (33.6 in)
Width287 mm (11.3 in)
Height551 mm (21.7 in)
Weight19.42 kg (42.8 lb)
C18 ACERT™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Turbocharged
Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV) - control system
Electronic control system
Over-foam wiring harness
Automatic altitude compensation
Power compensated for fuel temperature
Remote fan control
Configurable software features
Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - cooling system
Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
Centrifugal water pump
Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability - flywheels and flywheel housing
Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV). - fuel system
MEUI injection
Primary fuel filter
Secondary fuel filters
Fuel transfer pump
Electronic fuel priming - lube system
Open crankcase ventilation system
Oil cooler
Oil filler
Lube oil filter
Oil dipstick
Gear driven oil pump
Choice of front, rear or center sumps
Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV) - power take off pto
SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications. - general
Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request - us epa tier 4 interim eu stage iiib aftertreatment clean emissions control equipment
Cat Regeneration System
Aftertreatment information applies to ratings from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)
Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
NOx Reduction System (NRS)
Flex pipe connection kit with 90° rotatable elbows to attach to Cat Regeneration System Inlet
Available in 12 volt or 24 volt systems - us epa tier 4 final eu stage iv aftertreatment clean emissions control equipment
Cat Regeneration System
Aftertreatment information applies to ratings from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)
Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
NOx Reduction System (NRS)
Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Available in 12V or 24V systems