Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 1150 hp 858 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 5255 Nm @ 1400 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 800 hp 597 kW |
Industrial Diesel Engines C27
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- Maximum Power
- 1150 hp
- 858 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 5255 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Overview
No matter where they operate and no matter what the application, Cat?� C27 Industrial Diesel Engines will deliver durable, reliable power that will keep your customers productive while lowering their operating costs to keep them profitable. Today's Cat?� engines are the finest ever produced by Caterpillar - with a legacy of power and rugged reliability driven by the demands of performance.
Features At A Glance
- 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
Product Specifications for C27
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6 in 152 mm |
| Displacement | 1649.5 in³ 27.03 l |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 16.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 75.5 in 1917 mm |
| Width | 57.6 in 1464 mm |
| Height | 51.9 in 1319 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 6495 lb 2946 kg |
C27 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Control System
- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
- ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
- Water pump, inlet
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
- Optional exhaust outlet
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
- ACERT™ Technology
- Fuel transfer pump
- Fuel priming pump
Lube System
- Crankcase breather
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Lube oil filter
- Front sump oil pan
- Oil dipstick
- Gear driven oil pump
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
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- Maximum Power
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- Maximum Torque
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- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
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- Maximum Torque
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- Emissions
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- Maximum Power
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- 1007 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 4548 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 6166 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
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