Cat C18
On construction sites and mining operations, in agriculture and forestry, and in a wide range of industries, Cat® C18 Industrial Diesel Engines deliver the power, performance and durability to take on the biggest challenges. More importantly, they're backed by the world-class Cat dealer network ready to service and support every Cat® industrial engine. 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. This information about Emissions describes the particular rating's emissions technology. For more information about emissions certification, please contact your local Cat dealer.
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 |
Benefits & 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.
