Cat® C18 ACERT™ Diesel Fire Pump

Industrial

Cat® C18 ACERT™ Fire Pump Engines, with ratings: 447-

597 bkW (600-800 bhp)@ 1750-2100 rpm, meet U.S. EPA
Tier 3 or U.S. EPA Tier 2 emission standards for stationary
emergency fire pump engines. Rating: 522 bkW (700 bhp)
@ 1500 rpm is Non-certified. All ratings are FM Approved
and UL Listed. Starting on demand is a must for a fire pump
engine - always. Cat® fire pump engines have a reputation
for reliable starts and long efficient service. The C18
ACERT is the newest addition to the Cat fire pump engine
line and continues the strong legacy of dependable starts
and long, durable life.

Specifications
Power Rating
Minimum Power 447 bkW 600 bhp
Maximum Power 597 bkW 800 bhp
Rated Speed 1500-2100 rpm

Emission Standards
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3, Tier 2 or Non-certified emission standards
for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM Approved,
UL Listed

General
Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 145 mm (5.71 in)
Stroke 183 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement 18.1 L (1104.53 in³)
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio 16.3:1
Rotation (from flywheel end) Counterclockwise

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Width 1081.7 mm (42.6 in)
Height 1379.6 mm (54.3 in)
Length 1889 mm (74.37 in)
Weight - Approximate, Net Dry (Basic Operating 1953 kg (4306 lb)
Engine Without Optional Attachments)

Benefits and Features

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Emissions
Ratings--447 bkW (600 bhp) @ 1750, 1900, 2100 rpm and 522 bkW (700 bhp) @ 1750, 1900 and 2100 rpm--
meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM approved. UL listed -
U.S. and Canada. Meets NFPA 20 standards.
Ratings--597 bkW (800 bhp) @ 1750, 1900 and 2100 rpm--meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 emission standards for
stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM approved. UL listed - U.S. and Canada. Meets NFPA 20 standards.
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability,
quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
• Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
• Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
• Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
• Superior dealer service network
• Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
• Dual turbocharger: front and rear inlet 127.mm (5.0 in)
• Separate Circuit Aftercooled (SCAC)
• Optional Air Cleaner - dual element, installed
Charging System
• Charging alternator 24 volt, 50 amp
Control System
• Dual Electronic Control Units (ECU), primary and secondary with auto switching capability
• Electronic governing, PTO speed control
• Cold mode start strategy
• Automatic altitude compensation
• Power compensation for fuel temperature
• Programmable low and high idle and top engine limit
• Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
• Engine monitoring and protection system (speeds, temperature, pressure)
• SAE J1939 broadcast (diagnostic, engine status, and control)
Cooling System
• Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
• Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
• Heat exchanger installed
• Expansion tank
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• FM Required Raw Water Cooling Loops: 1.5" iron, horizontal or vertical, 1.5" 316 stainless steel, horizontal or
vertical, 2" iron, horizontal or vertical (2100 rated rpm only), or 2" 316 stainless steel, horizontal or vertical (2100
rated rpm only)
Exhaust System
• Exhaust manifold, dry
• Dual turbo: exhaust elbow, dry 203 mm (8 in)
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
• SAE No. 1 flywheel
• SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
• SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
• Electronic unit injector
• Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
• Fuel transfer pump
• Fuel sample valve, mounted on fuel filter base
• Primary fuel filter / water separator
Instrumentation
• Digital Display mounted in Junction Box, LH side of engine. Displays: Oil pressure, Fuel pressure, Charging
voltage, Coolant temperature, Raw water temperature, and Engine hours
Lube System
• Crankcase breather, front valve cover
• Oil cooler
• Lube oil filter
• Front sump oil pan
• Oil filler
• Oil dipstick
• Oil pump
Mounting System
• Front and rear support
Power Take-Offs
• Flywheel stub shaft
Protection System
• Stop-Start System, automatic (compatible with NFPA 20 requirements, able to be energized from either of two
battery sources and capable of manual starter actuation)
Starting System
• 24 volt, LH electric starting motor
• Jacket water heater (3 kW, 120-240 volt)
General
• Vibration damper and guard
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• Lifting eyes
• Automatic variable timing, electronic
• Paint - fire pump red

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their
respective logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well
as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used
without permission.

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INDUSTRIAL - Technical Spec Sheet
FIRE PUMP

C18 ACERT
597 bkW (800 bhp) @ 1900 rpm

Rating Type: FIRE PUMP Emissions: U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only

C18 ACERT
597 bkW (800 bhp) @ 1900 rpm

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Metric English

Engine Data
Engine Power 597 bkW 800 bhp
Engine Speed 1900 rpm
Max Altitude without Derate @ 50° C N/A N/A
BMEP 2078 kPa 301 psi
BSFC @ 100% load 213 g/bkW-hr .35 lb/bhp-hr
BSFC @ 75% load 219 g/bkW-hr .36 lb/bhp-hr
BSFC @ 50% load 227 g/bkW-hr .37 lb/bhp-hr
BSFC @ 25% load 253 g/bkW-hr .42 lb/bhp-hr
Air Flow Rate (@ 25° C, 101.3 kPa) 45.4 m³/min 1602 ft³/min
Inlet Manifold Pressure @ Rated N/A N/A
Inlet Manifold Temperature @ Rated N/A N/A
Jacket Water Temperature 89 ° C 192 ° F
Exhaust Stack Temperature 499 ° C 930 ° F
Exhaust Flow Rate (@ Stack Temp 101.3 kPa) 125.4 m³/min 4427 ft³/min
Engine Coolant Capacity 22 L 6 gal

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INDUSTRIAL - Technical Spec Sheet
FIRE PUMP

C18 ACERT
597 bkW (800 bhp) @ 1900 rpm

Rating Type: FIRE PUMP Emissions: U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only

Heat Rejection Data

Percent Engine Power Rejection to Jacket Rejection to Rejection to Rejection to After
Load Water Atmosphere Exhaust Cooler
bkW bhp kW Btu/min kW Btu/min kW Btu/min kW Btu/min
100 597 800 173 9852 126 7177 574 32644 142 8062
90 537 720 150 8555 133 7583 519 29513 125 7124
80 477 640 134 7601 128 7267 466 26519 111 6330
75 447 600 126 7192 123 6994 440 25038 104 5914
70 418 560 120 6846 123 6978 410 23320 94 5342
60 358 480 108 6141 119 6795 351 19966 74 4201
50 298 400 95 5422 114 6456 294 16723 54 3094
40 239 320 83 4703 112 6382 234 13288 36 2030
30 179 240 70 3984 104 5941 178 10100 21 1203
25 149 200 64 3623 97 5507 152 8665 16 890
20 119 160 57 3222 92 5242 128 7305 11 653
10 60 80 42 2393 82 4666 86 4866 5 307

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Conditions - Engine performance is corrected to
inlet air standard conditions of 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg)
and 25°C (77°F). These values correspond to the
standard atmospheric pressure and temperature in
accordance with SAE J1349. Also included is a
correction to standard fuel gravity of 35 degrees
API having a lower heating value of 42,780 kJ/kg
(18,390 BTU/lb) when used at 29°C (84.2°F) where
the density is 839.9 g/L (7.002 lb/gal).
Performance Number: EM0021-03
Engine Arrangement: 4228810
and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Feature Code: C18DF11
The corrected performance values shown for Cat
engines will approximate the values obtained when
the observed performance data is corrected to SAE
J1349, ISO 3046-2 & 8665 & 2288 & 9249 & 1585,
EEC 80/1269 and DIN70020 standard reference
conditions.
Engines are equipped with standard accessories;
lube oil, fuel pump and jacket water pump. The
power required to drive auxiliaries must be
deducted from the gross output to arrive at the net
power available for the external (flywheel) load.
Typical auxiliaries include cooling fans, air
compressors, and charging alternators.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective
logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well as corporate

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