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Cat^® C18 Diesel Fire Pump

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Overview

Cat^® C18 Fire Pump Engines, with ratings: 447-597 kW (600-800 hp)@ 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 kW (700 hp) @ 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 is the newest addition to the Cat fire pump engine line and continues the strong legacy of dependable starts and long, durable life.

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.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM 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

Power Rating

Minimum Power: 600.0bhp
Maximum Power: 800.0bhp
Rated Speed: 1500-2100 rpm
Minimum Power: 600HP
Maximum Power: 800HP
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
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 3, Tier 2 or Non-certified emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM Approved, UL Listed

General

Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio: 16.3:1
Rotation (from flywheel end): Counterclockwise
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)
Aftertreatment: -
Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Compression Ratio: 16.3:1
Rotation from Flywheel End: Counterclockwise
Bore: 5.7in
Stroke: 7.2in
Displacement: 1104.5in³

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

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 Engine Without Optional Attachments): 1953 kg (4306 lb)
Width: 42.6in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 4306lb
Length: 74.7in
Height: 54.3in

Standard/Optional Features

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
- 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
- Lifting eyes
- Automatic variable timing, electronic
- Paint - fire pump red

Optional Equipment:

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