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Displacement (L)

40
30
20
10
0
Current3126B
ACERT

C7

C-9

C9

C-10

C11

C-12

C13

C-15

C15

C-16 3412E 3508B

C18

C27

C32
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ACERT Technology Engine Range


C32
C27
C18
C15
C13
C11
C9
C7
0

500

1000

1500

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Cat C7/C9 ACERT


Technology Engines

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C7 & C9 ACERT Technology

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Specifications (metric)
Model

C7

Length

1074 mm

Width

774 mm

Height

1059 mm

Weight

588 kg

C7 ACERT
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Specifications
Model

C7

Rated RPM

1800-2100
2100-2400

Displacement

7.2 L

Bore

110 mm

Stroke

127 mm

C7 ACERT
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Performance Ratings
Rating

kw

RPM

130-149

2500

149
168

2100
2500

186
186
205-224

2100
2500
2400

C7 ACERT
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Performance Ratings
Industrial
Rating

HP @ 1800 to
2200 rpm

A
B
C

275

375

300
325
350

C9 ACERT
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Engine Availability*
C7
C9
C11
C13
C15
C18
C27
C32
Date

Q1 04 Q2 04 Q3 04 Q4 04 Q1 05 Q2 05 Q3 05 Q4 05
Validation Engines

Pilot Engines

Production

*Subject to Change
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Design Strategy
Enhancements over Tier 2
ACERT Technology

HEUI Fuel System (injector and pump)


Increase PCP (Peak Cylinder Pressure)
Noise Reductions

ADEM 4
Easy Changeover

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Design Strategy
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
C7 - 18:1 compression ratio
C9 - 17:1 compression ratio
Improves cold start characteristics
Optimizes ACERT performance

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Development
Modified Design

Piston, Rings, Liners


Connecting Rods
Modified Block
HEUI HI315B Injector
Valves, Springs, Seats
Cam Lobes & Bearings
Rod Bearings

New Designs

Cylinder head
ADEM 4 ECM
Dual PTOs
HEP 10 HEUI Pump

C7 & C9 ACERT
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HEUI Development
HEP 10 Cat pump
HI315B Injector has
replaces HEP 8 for
increased capabilities and
improved performance is standard among C7 &
and reliability
C9

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Cylinder Head
4 Valve, cross flow design
Design to improve engine
breath ability
Robust 6 bolt design cylinder
head-block
Improved combustion gas
sealing
Minimize bore / liner
distortion
C9 ACERT
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Cylinder Head
Cross Flow Design
3 valves per cylinder

New injector bore with


improved O-ring sleeve

C7 ACERT
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C9 ACERT Valve and Seat Changes


Increased Valve Size
Improved Engine
Breathing
Allowed for higher
Ratings
Higher burn efficiency

C9 ACERT
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Cylinder Block
Improved block and head
material strength
Accommodates higher
PCP

Integral oil cooler on C9


Reduced weight, leaks
and engine width

Improved coolant & oil


flow
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Cylinder Block
Side Cover
One side cover group
with wiring harness ties
Easy maintenance
Breather
Moved down to decrease
the engine height
Straight thread O ring for
fluid connections
Side Cover Breather Oil Manifold

C7 ACERT
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C7 ACERT Piston
Monosteel piston
Forged steel design
High strength
Light weight
Better tolerance control
Better oil control
Reduced blow-by

C7 ACERT
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C9 ACERT Piston
Articulated two piece design

Proven technology
Steel crown stronger than aluminum
Allows more flexibility in ring position
Excellent wear characteristics

C9 ACERT
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Noise Reduction Programs


Isolated valve covers
Composite cover with fully
isolated base
provides 1dBa reduction
Steel Oil Pan up to 1 dBa
reduction
Cast front cover for up to 1
dBa reduction

C7 & C9 ACERT

Potentially up to 3 dBa reduction


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Leak Free Design


Improved joints through out the engine
Oil pan seal
Timing cover
Block to flywheel housing

Proven technology with thousands of truck


engines using the same materials
All fluid connections sealed with standard
thread O ring design
C7 & C9 ACERT
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Maintenance Information
500 hr. oil change interval
Equipped with Cats new high efficiency oil
filters
Same oil specifications as Tier 2 / Stage II
OEMs currently utilizing same oil

Other serviceability issues unchanged

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Standard Equipment

HEP 10 fuel pump


Cross flow cylinder head
Strengthened block
Isolated valve covers
Cast iron front cover
ADEM 4 ECM
Waste gated turbos

C7 & C9 ACERT
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Specifications
Model

C9

Rated RPM

1800-2200

Displacement

8.8 L

Bore

112 mm

Stroke

149 mm

C9 ACERT
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Specifications (metric)
Model

C9

Length

1198 mm

Width

819 mm

Height

1002 mm

Weight

776 kg

C9 ACERT
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C7 ACERT vs. 3126B Tier 2/Stage II


(metric)
Model

C7 ACERT

3126B

Rated Power

224 kw

224 kw

Max RPM

2400

2400

Displacement

7.2 L

7.2 L

Bore

110 mm

110 mm

Stroke

127 mm

127 mm

Size (LWH)

1074 x 774 x 1059 mm

1074 x 775 x 1059 mm

Weight

588 kg

542 kg

Power Density

2.63 kg / kw

2.42 kg / kw

C7 ACERT
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C9 ACERT vs. C-9 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C9 ACERT

C-9

Rated Power

261 kw

261 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

8.8 L

8.8 L

Bore

112 mm

112 mm

Stroke

149 mm

149 mm

Size (LWH)

1198 x 819 x 1002 mm

1199 x 828 x 1003 mm

Weight

776 kg

776 kg

Power Density

2.97 kg / kw

2.97 kg / kw

C9 ACERT
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Advantages
Leverages the proven reliability of the
3126B/C-9 core structure
Combined high tech 6 cyl. Products
Caterpillar has clear path to Tier 4
emissions compliance
Core structure mainly the unchanged
Ratings and Power density basically
unchanged
C7 & C9 ACERT
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Cat C11 / C13 ACERT


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C11 ACERT

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C13 ACERT

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Performance Ratings - kW
Industrial
Rating

C11
kw @18002100 RPM

C13
kw @18002100 RPM

A
B
C
D
E

242

287

261

309

287

328

313

354

336

388

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Design Strategy
Based on C-10 / C-12
Tier 2 / Stage II
Proven reliability
Thousands in operation
Excellent HP to weight ratio
suited for most industrial
segments

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Design Strategy
Increased displacement
C11 increase from 10.3 to 11.15 liters
C13 increase from 11.95 to 12.5 liters
Supports higher ratings
C11 / C13 provides wide power range from a single
installation
Increased power density allows higher power
without increasing machine weight
More production from same size package

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Design Strategy
Increased compression ratio
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
C11 - 17.8:1 compression ratio
C13 - 17.3:1 compression ratio
Improves cold start characteristics
Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance
C11 / C13 ACERT
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Cylinder Head
High cam position
Short accurate valve / injector
actuation

Cross flow design


Improved breathing
Better combustion

Single piece design


Outstanding structural rigidity
Proven reliable design
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New Heads for C11 / C13


Uni-flow

Cross flow

ImprovedRoutingCACPiping
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Head Gaskets
Multi-layered steel
head gasket
Improved durability

Sealing
Crush strength
Creep resistance
Joint stability

Steel Spacer Core Sandwiched


Between 2 Layers of Spring
Steel

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Core Features
Improved block / head joint for
increased cylinder pressure
Higher compression ratio improved cold start
capability
Increase sump capacity for
longer oil change
intervals
Increased water / oil pump flow
with larger oil cooler
C11 / C13 ACERT
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Specifications
Model
Rated RPM

C11

C13

1800 - 2100 1800 - 2100

Displacement

11.1 L

12.5 L

Bore

130 mm

130 mm

Stroke

140 mm

157 mm

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Specifications
Model

C11

C13

Length

1287 mm

1287 mm

Width

918 mm

918 mm

Height

1078 mm

1078 mm

Dry Weight

930 kg

939 kg

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Performance Data
500
475
450

BHP

425
400

C13

375
350
325
300

RPM

C11 / C13 ACERT

* All C13 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data
440
420

BHP

400
380

C11

360
340
320
300
280

RPM

C11 / C13 ACERT

* All C11 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Additional Features

Standard equipment plus:


Fuel filter / water separator
Single / dual rear PTO
Serpentine drive belt
Compression brake
Cat Messenger
J1939 gauges
Pocket Tec
C11 / C13 ACERT
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Cat Messenger

Provides valuable operator


performance feedback, while
working in the field

Operators can view how their


driving habits affect fuel
economy

Information provided:
Fuel Monitoring
Trip Data
Diagnostics
Maintenance Information

Provides theft deterrent

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Industrial Edition
Features:
ECM Configuration
Status Parameters
Diagnostic Codes Events
Totals
PM Maintenance
Supports CAT Data
Link only (not
J1939)

Industrial
C10 AII v0, C12 AII v0, C15 AII v0, &
C16 AII v0
3126B HEUI AIII v0, 3126B HEUI AIII
v1, C9 HEUI AIII v0, C9 HEUI AIII v1
3408 HEUI AII v0, 3408 HEUI AII v1,
3408 HEUI AII v2, 3408 HEUI AII v3
3412 HEUI AII v0, 3412 HEUI AII v1,
3412 HEUI AII v2, 3412 HEUI AII v3
3512B Oil Well Service, 3508B,
3512B, 3516B (all Industrial)

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Pocket Tec Industrial


Key Benefits
Low Cost
Compact and easy to use
Designed and Developed by Caterpillar

Engine platforms supported


Marine
Industrial

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Pocket Tec Industrial


Features:

ECM Configuration
Status Parameters
Diagnostic Codes - events
Totals
PM Maintenance

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Pocket Tec Industrial


Components
Pocket Tec Palm OS
Software
Comm Adapter
Rugged Harness

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Engine Parameters

Fuel economy, fuel used


Average vehicle speed
Idle and PTO time
Percent idle time
Idle fuel
PTO fuel

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Engine Data
Maintenance Information - The last oil and
filter change can be entered, allowing the
display to indicate when the next oil and
filter change is due.
Diagnostic Data - Provides diagnostic
codes, with both a number, and a brief text
explanation. Messenger displays the codes,
indicating a potentially serious engine
problem automatically.

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C11 ACERT vs. C-10 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C11 ACERT

C10

Rated Power C

287 kw

274 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

11.1 L

10.3 L

Bore

130 mm

125 mm

Stroke

140 mm

140 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x1078 mm

1288 x 917 x1077 mm

Weight

930 kg

930 kg

Power Density

3.24 kg / kw

3.39 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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C13 ACERT vs. C-12 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C13 ACERT

C12

Rated Power

328 kw

317 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

12.5 L

12 L

Bore

130 mm

130 mm

Stroke

157 mm

150 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x 1078 mm

1288 x 914 x 1077 mm

Weight

939 kg

938.94 kg

Power Density

2.86 kg / kw

2.96 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Advantages
Combines the best of C-10 / C-12
Tier 2 / Stage II core engines with high
technology inline 6 cylinder products
Leverages the new technology used in
the C15 / C18 engines with excellent life
to overhaul
Similar fuel efficiency as Tier 2
C11 / C13 ACERT
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C11 ACERT vs. JD6125H Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C11 ACERT

6125H

Rated Power (Crating)

328 kw

336 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

11.1 L

12.5 L

Bore

130 mm

127 mm

Stroke

140 mm

165 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x 1078 mm

1326 x 808 x 1240 mm

Weight

930 kg

1205 kg

Power Density

3.24 kg / kw

3.59 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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C13 ACERT vs. JD6125H Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C13 ACERT

6125H

Rated Power (Crating)

328 kw

447 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

12.5 L

12.5 L

Bore

130 mm

127 mm

Stroke

157 mm

165 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x 1078 mm

1326 x 808 x 1240 mm

Weight

939 kg

1205 kg

Power Density

2.86 kg / kw

2.70 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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C11 ACERT vs. Cummins QSM


Tier 2 / Stage II (metric)
Model

C11 ACERT

QSM

Rated Power

242 - 336 kw

183 - 309 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

11.1 L

10.8 L

Bore

130 mm

125 mm

Stroke

140 mm

147 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x 1078 mm

xx mm

Weight

930 kg

993 kg

Power Density

3.24 kg / kw

5.44 - 3.21 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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C13 ACERT vs. Cummins QSX


Tier 2 / Stage II (metric)
Model

C13 ACERT

QSX

Rated Power

287 - 388 kw

261 - 447 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

12.5 L

15 L

Bore

130 mm

137 mm

Stroke

157 mm

169 mm

Size (LWH)

1287 x 918 x 1078 mm

xx mm

Weight

939 kg

1334 kg

Power Density

2.86 kg / kw

5.11-2.98 kg / kw

C11 / C13 ACERT


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Cat C15 / C18 ACERT


Technology Engine

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C15 / C18 ACERT

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C15 ACERT vs. Series 60 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C15 ACERT

Series 60

Rated Power

402 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

15.1 L

14.0 L

Bore

137 mm

133 mm

Stroke

171 mm

168 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1455 x 925 x 1374 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

3.31 kg / kw

447 kw

1215 kg
2.72 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 ACERT vs. 8V 2000 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

8V 2000

Rated Power

522 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

16 L

Bore

145 mm

130 mm

Stroke

183 mm

150 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1461 x 1151 x 1240 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

485 kw

1615 kg
3.33 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C15 ACERT vs. C-15 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C15 ACERT

C-15

Rated Power

403 kw

391 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

15.1 L

14.6 L

Bore

137 mm

137 mm

Stroke

171 mm

165 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm 1496 x 909 x 1275 mm

Weight

1332 kg

1342 kg

Power Density

3.31 kg / kw

3.43 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 ACERT vs. C-16


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

C-16

Rated Power

522 kw

447 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

15.8 L

Bore

145 mm

140 mm

Stroke

183 mm

171 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm 1496 x 909 x 1275 mm

Weight

1332 kg

1342 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

3 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Performance Ratings - kW
Industrial
C15
Rating 1800-2100 RPM
A
B
C
D
E

C18
1800-2100 RPM

328

429

354

470

403

522

433

570

444

585

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Design Strategy
Increased Displacement
C15 increase from 14.6 to 15.1 liters
C18 increase from 15.8 to 18.1 liters

Supports higher ratings


C15 / C18 provides wide power range from
a single installation
Increased power density allows higher
power without increasing machine weight
More production from same size package
C15 / C18 ACERT
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Design Strategy
Increased compression ratio
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
C15 C18 -

18:1 compression ratio


16.5 compression ratio

Improves cold start characteristics


Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance
C15 / C18 ACERT
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Fuel System
Mechanical Electronic
Unit Injector
Proven design
Proven high reliability

Enhancements
Multiple injection
Rate shaping

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 C / D / E Rating - Turbocharger


Twin parallel
turbochargers
Highly responsive
Outstanding
performance over
wide operating range

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Connecting Rod
Increase rod diameter
Drilled rod for lubrication
4 bolts improve clamping
Designed for durability
Complements ACERT

C15 / C18 ACERT


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710

2400

690

2300

670

2200

650

2100

630

2000

610

1900

590

1800

570

1700

550

1600

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

L B-F T

HP

C18 Power Curve (HP / LB - FT)

Power
Torque

2200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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C18 ACERT vs. C-16


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

C-16

Rated Power

522 kw

447 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

15.8 L

Bore

145 mm

140 mm

Stroke

183 mm

171 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm 1496 x 909 x 1275 mm

Weight

1332 kg

1342 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

3 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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560

1900

540

1800

520

1700

HP

500

1600

480

1500

460
440

1400

420

1300

400

1200

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

LB-FT

C15 Power Curve (HP / LB - FT)

Power
Torque

2200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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C15 ACERT vs. C-15 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C15 ACERT

C-15

Rated Power

403 kw

391 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

15.1 L

14.6 L

Bore

137 mm

137 mm

Stroke

171 mm

165 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm 1496 x 909 x 1275 mm

Weight

1332 kg

1342 kg

Power Density

3.31 kg / kw

3.43 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Performance Data - Power Curve


560
540
520
500

C15 ACERT

480

BHP

C-15

460
440
420
400

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data - Torque Curve


1900
1800

LB-FT

1700

C15 ACERT
C-15

1600
1500
1400
1300
1200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data - Power Curve


750
700
650

C18 ACERT
C-16

BHP

600
550
500
450

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data-Torque Curve


2600
2400

LB-FT

2200

C18 ACERT
C-16

2000
1800
1600
1400
1200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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C18 ACERT vs. 3408C


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

Rated Power

522 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

18 L

Bore

145 mm

137 mm

Stroke

183 mm

152 mm

Size (LWH)

3408C
377 kw

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm 1496 x 909 x 1275 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

1655 kg
4.4 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Performance Data - Power Curve


750
700
650
600

C18 ACERT
3408C

BHP

550
500
450
400
350

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data - Torque Curve


2600
2400

LB-FT

2200

C18 ACERT
3408C

2000
1800
1600
1400
1200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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C18 ACERT vs. 3412E


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

3412E

Rated Power

522 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

27 L

Bore

145 mm

137 mm

Stroke

183 mm

152 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

2085 x 1336 x 1445 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

522 kw

2140 kg
4.1 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 ACERT vs. 3412E

C18
ACERT

3412E

4718 lb vs. 2937 lb for 700 HP


C15 / C18 ACERT
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Performance Data - Power Curve


750
700
650

C18 ACERT
3412E

BHP

600
550
500
450

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Performance Data-Torque Curve


2600
2400

LB-FT

2200

C18 ACERT
3412E

2000
1800
1600
1400
1200

RPM

C15 / C18 ACERT

* All C15 / C18 ACERT


ratings are preliminary
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Competitive Comparison
QSK19

Cummins
QSX15
8V 2000

Detroit Diesel
Series 60
C15/C18

CATERPILLAR

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

BHP

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C15 ACERT vs. Series 60 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C15 ACERT

Series 60

Rated Power

402 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

15.1 L

14.0 L

Bore

137 mm

133 mm

Stroke

171 mm

168 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1455 x 925 x 1374 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

3.31 kg / kw

447 kw

1215 kg
2.72 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 ACERT vs. QSK19 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

QSK19

Rated Power

522 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

19 L

Bore

145 mm

159 mm

Stroke

183 mm

159 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1679 x 871 x 1654 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

559 kw

1891 kg
3.38 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C18 ACERT vs. 8V 2000 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C18 ACERT

8V 2000

Rated Power

522 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

18.1 L

16 L

Bore

145 mm

130 mm

Stroke

183 mm

150 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1461 x 1151 x 1240 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

2.55 kg / kw

485 kw

1615 kg
3.33 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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C15 ACERT vs. QSX15 Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)
Model

C15 ACERT

QSX15

Rated Power

403 kw

447 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

15.1 L

15.0 L

Bore

137 mm

137 mm

Stroke

171 mm

169 mm

Size (LWH)

1661 x 901 x 1336 mm

1443 x 1031 x 1298 mm

Weight

1332 kg

Power Density

3.31 kg / kw

1593 kg
3.56 kg / kw

C15 / C18 ACERT


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Cat C27 / C32 Engines


with ACERT Technology

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C27 / C32 ACERT

C27 / C32 ACERT


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Performance Ratings
Industrial
Rating

C27
kW

C32
kW

A
B
C
D
E

545

640

610

710

670

783

745

895

820

970

E*
C27 / C32 ACERT

1100
*Available below 700 m
altitude (proposed)
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Engine Availability*
C7
C9
C11
C13
C15
C18
C27
C32
Date

Q1 04 Q2 04 Q3 04 Q4 04 Q1 05 Q2 05 Q3 05 Q4 05
PERG Engines

Pilot Engines

Production

*Subject to Change
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Design Strategy
Current design from
3412E, C15 and C18

Piston, rings, liners


Connecting rods
Intake manifolds
Modified 3412E block
MEUI injector
Valves, springs, seats
Cam lobes & bearings
Rod bearings

New designs
Cylinder head modified
scaled from C15 / C18
Rear gear train drive
Overhead cams
Front housing & gear
train
ADEM 4TM ECM
Cross bolted main caps
Cam dampening system

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Design Strategy C32


Increased displacement from C27
Increase bore using high strength thinner wall
liners
Increase stroke with new crank and minor
clearance changes on block

Wide power range from a single installation


Increased power density allows higher power
without increasing machine weight
More production from same size package
C27 / C32 ACERT
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Design Strategy C27


Increased compression ratio
Component changes to increase peak
cylinder pressure capability
C27 C32 -

18:1 compression ratio


16.5 compression ratio

Improves cold start characteristics


Improves white smoke clean up time
Optimizes ACERT performance
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Cylinder Head
High cam position
Crossflow design
Improved breathing
Reduce pumping loss
Better combustion
Improved performance
Improved power density
Improved efficiency

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Cylinder Block
Cross bolted mains and
new material
Allows higher PCP
Increased strength
Maintains critical alignment
Minimal weight impact
Optimizes ACERT
performance

Cross tie bolts

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Piston / Rod / Liner


Leverage C15 / C18 iron
into C27 / C32
Piston, liner, rod, cooling jet
and piston pin

Validated components
Proven reliable components
High volume components
High parts commonality
C27 / C32 ACERT
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Intake Manifold
Smooth direct airflow
Reduced air resistance
Reduce pumping loss
Enhanced turbulence in
cylinder
Eliminates after cooler
leak issues with ATAAC
Improved performance
and efficiency
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Rear Gear Train


Provides drive for twin
overhead cams
Provides auxiliary drive
capability
Lowers noise vs. front gear
train designs
Only minimal increased
length compared with
3412E
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Front Gear Train


Pendulum damper

Pendulum

Proven design (used


since 94)
Used on non-driven end
of cam
Reduces gear noise
Dampens cam flex to
maintain optimal injection
timing
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Specifications
Model

C27

C32

Rated RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

27 L

32 L

Bore

137.2 mm

145 mm

Stroke

152.4 mm

162 mm

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Specifications
(metric)

Model

C27

C32

Length

2120 mm

2120 mm

Width

1483 mm

1483 mm

Height

1496 mm

1496 mm

Weight

2372 kg

2440 kg

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Performance Data
950
900
850

BHP

800

C27*

750

*preliminary

700
650
600

RPM

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Performance Data
1200
1150

BHP

1100
1050

C32*

1000

*preliminary

950
900

RPM

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C27 ACERT vs. 3412E Tier 2 / Stage II


(metric)

Model

C27 ACERT

3412E

Rated Power

671 kw

671 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

27 L

27 L

Bore

137 mm

137 mm

Stroke

152 mm

152 mm

Size (LWH)

2083 x 1473 x 1499 mm

1996 x 1483 x 1496 mm

Weight

2367 kg

2140. kg

Power Density

3.53 kg / kw

3.19 kg / kw

C27 / C32 ACERT


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Advantages of C27 / C32


Combines the best of 3412E core engine
with the high technology inline 6
Leverages the 3412E core structure which
has proven reliability
Leverages the new technology used in the
C15 / C18 engines
Meets current and future emissions
Maintains fuel efficiency
Improved power density
C27 / C32 ACERT
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C32 ACERT vs. DD / MTU 16V-2000


Tier 2 / Stage II (Metric)
Model

C32 ACERT

16V-2000

Rated Power

1150 HP

1205 HP

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

32 L

32 L

Bore

145 mm

130 mm

Stroke

162 mm

150 mm

Size (LWH)

82 x 58 x 59 in

87 x 47 x 51 in

Weight

5368 lb

5600 lb

Power Density

4.67 lb / hp

4.65 lb / hp

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C27 ACERT vs. Cummins QSK23


Tier 2 / Stage II (metric)
Model

C27 ACERT

QSK23

Rated Power

671 kw

Max RPM

2100

2100

Displacement

27 L

23.2 L

Bore

137 mm

170 mm

Stroke

152 mm

170 mm

Size (LWH)

2083 x 1473 x
1499 mm

1938 x 1069 x
1694 mm

Weight

2367 kg

Power Density

3.53 kg / kw

708 kw

2858 kg
4.03 kg / kw

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C32 ACERT vs. Cummins QST30


Tier 2 / Stage II
Model
Rated Power
Max RPM
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Size (LWH)
Weight
Power Density

C32 ACERT

858 kw
2100
32 L
145 mm
162 mm
2083 x 1437 x
1499 mm

2435 kg
2.84 kg / kw

QST30

895 kw
2100
30.5 L
140 mm
165 mm
1933 x 1506 x
1709 mm

2858 kg
3.19 kg / kw

C27 / C32 ACERT


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Advantages of C27 / C32


Wide power range with a single installation
engineering project compared two totally
different engines by Cummins
Better power density
Extended ratings up to 1500 hp
Starts with leadership of the 3412E and
improves it with higher technology
High commonality with the popular C15 / C18
engines
C27 / C32 ACERT
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ACERT Technology Product Line


up

Displacement (L)

40
30
20
10
0
Current3126B
ACERT

C7

C-9

C9

C-10

C11

C-12

C13

C-15

C15

C-16 3412E 3508B

C18

C27

C32
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THE POWER TO LEAD

C27 / C32 ACERT


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