C18

Cat® C18 Diesel Engine

C18

DESCRIPTION

This Cat® C18 engine variant equipped with a serial twin turbocharged-aftercooled system is capable of achieving power between 563-597 kW (755-800 hp) @ 1800 rpm while meeting EU Stage V emission standards.

High Power Density

C18 engines with series-turbocharged ratings above 560 kW (755 hp) have excellent power density that utilize a compact, single-can diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) aftertreatment system. The DOC is a maintenance-free, passive aftertreatment solution that eliminates the need for thermal management.

Reliable, Quiet, and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs provide reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

Fluid Efficiency

Fluid consumption has been optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of applications while maintaining low operating costs. No diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is required on these C18 variants which means a lifetime of low costs of operation.

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Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat® C18 Diesel Engine
Name:
C18
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Maximum Power
800 hp / 597 kW
Maximum Torque
2736 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm / 3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed
1800
Minimum Power
755 hp / 563 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions
EU Stage V

General

Number of Cylinders
6 vertical in-line
Displacement
1104.5 in³ / 18.1 l
Aspiration
Series Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Combustion System
Direct Injection (MEUI)
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF+SCR or DOC
Rotation from Flywheel End
Anti-clockwise
Cooling System
Liquid

Engine Dimensions*

Length
61 in / 1545 mm
Width
45 in / 1141 mm
Height
53 in / 1334 mm
Dry Weight
3875 lb / 1758 kg
Wet Weight
3945 lb / 1790 kg

Disclaimer

Note 1
*Final dimensions dependent on selected options

SEE HOW C18 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Industrial Diesel Engines
C18
C18
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Maximum Power
800 hp / 597 kW
Maximum Torque
2736 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm / 3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed
1800
Minimum Power
755 hp / 563 kW
Emissions
EU Stage V
Displacement
1104.5 in³ / 18.1 l
Aspiration
Series Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Combustion System
Direct Injection (MEUI)
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF+SCR or DOC
Rotation from Flywheel End
Anti-clockwise
Length
61 in / 1545 mm
Width
45 in / 1141 mm
Height
53 in / 1334 mm
Industrial Diesel Engines
C15 China NR4
C15 Tier 4 Diesel Engine
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
580 hp / 433 kW
Maximum Torque
1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power
475 hp / 354 kW
Emissions
China Nonroad Stage IV
Displacement
927.6 in³ / 15.2 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.7 in / 171 mm
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF+SCR
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Length
33.6 in / 854 mm
Width
11.3 in / 287 mm
Height
21.7 in / 551 mm
Industrial Diesel Engines
C18
C18 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
800 hp / 597 kW
Maximum Torque
2696 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 3655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power
575 hp / 429 kW
Emissions
China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent or U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent, or Non-certified
Displacement
1104.5 in³ / 18.1 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Aftertreatment
-
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Length
55.7 in / 1414 mm
Width
38.3 in / 974 mm
Height
49.5 in / 1257 mm