Industrial engines

C18

The Cat® C18 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 429-597 kW (575-800 hp) @ 1800-2000 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.

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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.

Fluid Efficiency

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

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.
Power Rating
Maximum Power800 hp
Maximum Torque2736 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed1800-2000
Minimum Power575 hp
Emission Standards
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
General
Number of Cylinders6 vertical in-line
Displacement1104.5 in³
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) or Series Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Bore5.7 in
Stroke7.2 in
Combustion SystemDirect Injection
Compression Ratio16.0:1
AftertreatmentDOC+DPF+SCR or DOC
Rotation from Flywheel EndAnti-clockwise
Cooling SystemLiquid
Engine Dimensions*
Length61 in
Width45 in
Height53 in
Dry Weight3875 lb
Wet Weight3945 lb
Disclaimer
Note 1*Final dimensions dependent on selected options
  • C18 >560 kW Industrial specification sheet (U.S. EPA Tier 4 FInal/EU Stage V)
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  • C18 <560 kW Industrial specification sheet
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  • Industrial engine ratings guide
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