Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 950 hp 709 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 3211 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm 4354 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 800 hp 597 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Power Units C27
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 950 hp
- 709 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 3211 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
- 4354 Nm @ 1200 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Overview
The Cat?� C27 Industrial Power Unit is offered in ratings ranging from 597-783 bkW (800-1050 bhp)@ 1800 rpm. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the Cat?� Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.
Features At A Glance
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ 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
Product Specifications for C27
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 5.7 in 137.2 mm |
| Stroke | 6 in 152.4 mm |
| Displacement | 1649.5 in³ 27 l |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 16.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA) Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TTA) |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | DOC DOC |
C27 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
Control System
- Electronic control system
- Over-foam wiring harness
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensated for fuel temperature
- Remote fan control
- Configurable software features
- Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
- Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
- Centrifugal water pump
- Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
- Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV).
Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Primary fuel filter
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronic fuel priming
Lube System
- Open crankcase ventilation system
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Lube oil filter
- Oil dipstick
- Gear driven oil pump
- Choice of front, rear or center sumps
- Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
Power Take Off (PTO)
- SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.
General
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment
- Cat Regeneration System
- Aftertreatment information applies to ratings from 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp)
- Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
- Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- NOx Reduction System (NRS)
- Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
- Available in 12V or 24V systems
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- Maximum Power
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- Maximum Torque
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- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
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