Cat C18

About the Cat C18

The Cat^® C18 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)@ 1800-1900 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C18 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.

Specifications

Power Rating

Maximum Power	597 kW
Maximum Torque	3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed	1800-2000
Minimum Power	429 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions

EU Stage V

General

Engine Configuration	In-Line 6
Bore	145 mm
Stroke	183 mm
Displacement	18.1 l
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System	Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment	DOC or DOC+DPF+SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length	1438 mm
Width	1132 mm
Height	1356 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments	1717 kg

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Length	1153 mm
Width	1112 mm
Height	652 mm
Weight	272 kg

Aftertreatment Dimensions*

Diameter

356 mm

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only

Length	854 mm
Width	287 mm
Height	551 mm
Weight	19.4 kg
Volume Capacity	48.4 l

Features

Installation

When it comes to keeping engine installation costs down, customization is key. With plenty of options to keep the engine package size to a minimum, the Cat C18 is a fully-configurable engine giving owners the power to customize based on a variety of applications.

Advanced Features

With a DEF capacity of 93.7 liters and 5,000-hour service intervals, the Cat C18 also features transparent regeneration technology giving owners the power to stay more productive—when its needed the most.

Ideal Applications

Industrial, agricultural and construction applications such as: Asphalt paving equipment • Compressors • Bore rigs • Drill rigs • Chippers • Grinders • Hydraulic power units • Pumps • Trenchers • Irrigation Equipment

Total Cost of Ownership

Whether you own a fleet of machines or even just one, it's important to keep lifetime costs of the engine low. The Cat C18 aims to do just that through a combination of technologies that only require 500-hour service intervals and optimize fluid consuption levels to be the most effective and efficient no matter the application.

Cat Dealer Product Support

With product support offered through the global Cat dealer network and an included warranty, the Cat C18 offers peace of mind with scheduled maintenance and simplified service routines. See your Cat dealer for details.

Safety

Clean air isn't just about creating a better world, it's about work site saftey as well. That's why the Cat C18 features a clean emissions module that uses DOC, DPF and SCR tecnologies to keep the engine running cleaner than ever before.