Well service engines
C9 ACERT™ (Water-Cooled Manifold)
Cat C9 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C9 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs and emissions.Equipment powered by C9 ACERT engines include workover rigs, pump skids, acidizing units, cementing units, coil tubing units, and hydraulic power units. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.C9 ACERT water-cooled manifold engines, with ratings: 242-254 bkW (325-340 bhp) @ 2200 rpm meet IMO Tier II, EPA Non-road Tier 3 equivalent and EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.
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Engine Design
- Proven reliability and durability
- Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowersowning and operating costs
- Broad operating speed range
- PTO drive options provide flexible access to auxiliarypower for pumps and other needs
Advanced Digital Engine Management
- ADEM A4 engine management system integrates speed control, air/fuel ratio control, and ignition/detonationcontrols into a complete engine management controlsystem with integrated digital ignition, engine protectionand monitoring
Air System
- Water-cooled exhaust manifold and turbo maintainATEX-compliant skin temperature during operation
- Air Inlet shut-off enables emergency shut-off foroperator
Improved Serviceability
- Front, right, and rear dipstick
- Remote oil and fuel filters- 12V and 24V electronic systems to improve applicationflexibility
Optional Equipment
- Air inlet for cold starting capability
- Messenger display for operator friendly diagnostics
- Spark arresting muffler
Custom Packaging
- For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meetyour exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat®engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators,transmissions — anything your project requires — can becustom designed and matched to create a one-of-a kindsolution. Custom packages are globally supported andare covered by a one-year warranty after startup
Transmissions
- Caterpillar has a full line of engine/transmission packagesthat can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, andoperator interface. Cat transmissions deliver continuousoperation under full load, smooth shifting at any speed,and maximum up time, with unmatched durability andeasy maintenance.
Full Range of Attachments
- Large variety of factory installed engine attachmentsreduces packaging time
Testing
- Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engineperformance.
Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer
- More than 2,200 dealer outlets
- Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service everyaspect of your petroleum engine
- Cat parts and labor warranty
- Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options
- S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samplesagainst Caterpillar set standards to determine:
- Internal engine component condition
- Presence of unwanted fluids
- Presence of combustion by-products
- Site-specific oil change interval
Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
- Ownership of these manufacturing processes enablesCaterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.
- Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheelhousings
- Machine critical components
- Assemble complete engine
Web Site
- For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.
| Maximum Rating | 340.0 BHP |
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| Displacement | 538.0 in³ |
| Minimum Rating | 325.0 BHP |
| Governor and Protection | Electronic (ADEM™ A4) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | SAE 1 or 2 |
| Flywheel Teeth | 113 (SAE 1), 134 (SAE 2) |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise |
| Stroke | 5.8 in |
| Bore | 4.4 in |
| Emissions | EPA and CARB Non-Road Tier 3,EU Stage IIIA, EPA Marine Tier 2, IMO Tier II |
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| Length | 43.0 in |
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| Width | 32.6 in |
| Height | 40.3 in |
| Weight | 1576.0 lb |
| Lube Oil System - Refill | 8.0 gal (US) |
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| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) |
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger, separate circuit (SCAC) or remote (REMAC)aftercooler
- Single, right-side, center-mounted turbo with water-cooledturbine housing
- Air inlet 101.6 mm (4 in) connection type
Control System
- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Cold mode start strategy
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Fuel cooled ECU
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Programmable monitoring system (engine speed, temperature,pressure)
- J1939 broadcast (diagnostic and engine status)
- Certified electrical control system (hazardous environment only)
- Derated engine: automatic ambient temperature compensation
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, RH forward-facing outlet — 51 mm(2.01 in) connection
- Jacket water pump — belt-driven, centrifugal
- Water pump — inlet RH facing downward 63 mm (2.48 in)
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold — water-cooled
- Single, right-side, center-mounted turbo with water-cooledturbine housing
- Rear facing turbo exhaust 81.8 mm (3.22 in) connection, nonV-band clamp
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Mandatory selection of:SAE No. 1 or SAE No. 2 flywheel and housing, SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- HEUI fuel system
- Fuel filter — secondary, LH (2-micron high performance)
- Fuel transfer pump — left front
- Fuel priming pump — left front
Lube System
- Crankcase breather — LH
- Crankcase fumes disposal — with integrated service indicator, LH
- Oil cooler — RH
- Oil filter — RH
- Oil pan — front sump
- Oil filler — top mounted
- Oil level gauge — LH side
- Oil pump — gear-driven
- Oil valve sampling
- Preservation of turbocharger, flywheel, and crankcase
Power Take-Offs
- Crankshaft drive pulley — 2 grooves, 190 mm (7.5 in) diameter,22.3 mm (7/8 in) wide
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing — electronic
- Literature
Mandatory Options
- Flywheel housing and flywheel
- Throttle position sensor and/or throttle control
- (Non-hazardous environment only)
- Primary filter/water separator
- Turbo orientation
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