C18 ACERT Tier 3

Commercial Propulsion Engines C18

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Key Specs

Power Range
454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
Speed Range
1500 - 2100 rpm
1500 - 2100 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II

Overview

The C18 ACERT marine propulsion engine has commercial application ratings of 454 - 803 bhp at 1800 - 2100 rpm that meet U.S. EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, and China II emissions regulations. In addition to meeting the stricter EPA Tier 3 emissions, this engine now offers a fresh water aftercooled option for the commercial propulsion and auxiliary engines and genset packages. From fishing to offshore and everything in between, you can be confident that we have the solution to fit your needs.

Product Specifications for C18

Power Range 454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW) 454 - 1136 bhp (339 - 847 bkW)
Speed Range 1500 - 2100 rpm 1500 - 2100 rpm
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II U.S. EPA Tier 3 Commercial, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aftercooled Turbocharged - Aftercooled
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1106 in³ 18.1 l
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval 250 / 500 250 / 500
Refill Capacity 49 / 68 l 49 / 68 l
Configuration In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Cooling Heat Exchanger or Keel Cooled Heat Exchanger or Keel Cooled
Governor Electroinc Electroinc
Flywheel Housing SAE No. 0 (136 teeth) or SAE No. 1 (113 teeth) SAE No. 0 (136 teeth) or SAE No. 1 (113 teeth)
Minimum Dry Weight 4000 lb 1814 kg
Minimum Length 73 in 1854 mm
Minimum Height 47.2 in 1198 mm
Maximum Height 51.2 in 1300 mm
Minimum Width 44.6 in 1134 mm
Maximum Width 47.4 in 1204 mm

C18 Standard Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Separate circuit after-cooled (SCAC)
  • Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) system
  • Turbocharger, jacket water cooled
  • Turbocharger inlet, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

Air Start Accessories

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Separate Circuit After-Cooling (SCAC) for both HEX and Keel cooled engines
  • Engine JW and SCAC Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers for HEX cooled engines
  • SCAC pump, gear driven, for HEX cooled engines only
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven
  • Sea water pump, bronze impeller, gear driven
  • SCAC and JW shunt tanks for maintaining proper pump inlet pressures

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Water-cooled exhaust manifold & turbocharger
  • 152 mm (6 in) round flanged outlet

FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS

  • SAE No. 0, Flywheel SAE. 18, 136 teeth
  • SAE No. 1, Flywheel: 14 inch, 113 teeth

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Front service simplex fuel system
  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Manual fuel priming pump
  • Hybrid fuel line design

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Front service simplex oil system
  • Center sump oil pan: Deep 500 hour oil change interval, Shallow 250 hour oil change interval
  • Front and top service oil filler locations
  • Front service dipstick
  • Oil pump, gear driven

MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • Front support - adjustable

POWER TAKE-OFFS

  • Poly-V groove for alternator drive
  • NOTE: There are no standard power take-offs available

GENERAL

  • Front damper guard
  • Front service engine
  • Common electrical bonding point
  • Engine does not ship with zinc components

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Programmable low idle
  • WOSR (Wide Operating Speed Range) available for EPA Tier 3 - B and C Ratings
  • Adjustable High Idle (TEL) - EPA Tier 3 WOSR Ratings Only
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
  • Engine and transmission monitoring (speed, temperature, pressure)
  • Electronic fuel/air ratio control
  • Engine Protection Mode for extended ambient conditions - EPA Tier 3 Ratings Only
  • Torque Limiting functionality for WOSR ratings only
  • 70-pin customer connector
  • Three types of throttle inputs (primary/ secondary PWM, 0-5V, 4-20mA +/-

C18 Optional Equipment

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Dry Elbows
  • Water-Cooled Elbows
  • Flexible Fitting
  • Outlet Flange
  • Muffler
  • Muffler Spark Arresting

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Air Inlet Adapter

CHARGING SYSTEM

  • Battery Chargers
  • Charging Alternators
  • Alternator Mounting Group
  • Ammeter

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • MECP-I
  • CAT Alarm and Protection

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Aux expansion tank flange kit

Exhaust Temp Sensor

Heat Exchanger Pressure Sensor

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Duplex Fuel Filters
  • Flexible Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Cooler
  • Fuel/Water Separator

INSTRUMENTATION

  • Instrument Panels
  • OEM Wiring Harness
  • Engine to Engine Harness
  • Transmission Sensors
  • Oil Level Sensor

Instrumentation

  • Digital Tachometer

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Duplex Oil Filters
  • Transmission Oil Cooler
  • Sump Pump

MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • Vibration Isolators
  • Front Support
  • Rear Support

POWER TAKE-OFFS

  • NOTE: PTO options require torsional vibrations analysis
  • Crankshaft Pulleys
  • Front Stub Shaft
  • Hydraulic Pump Drive Adapter
  • Front Enclosed Clutch

PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • Marine Classification Society and SOLAS

STARTING SYSTEM

  • Electric Starting Motors - Single 24 Volt
  • Single Air Starting Motor
  • Starting Aids - JW Heater 120 / 240V

Single Electric 24V Starter

Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry

Single Air Starting Motor

PACKING

  • Engine Protective Cover
  • Storage Preservation
  • Export Packing

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