C18 ACERT™
(454 bhp)
Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7331-01
339 bkW
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
339 bkW (454 bhp)

Marine Engine CURVES

PERFORMANCE Performance
C18 DITA
339 kW (454 hp) @ 1800 rpm
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
A-RATING - DM9574-00
A Rating — 339 bkW (454 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
DM9574-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
338 454
230 308
kW

hp
121 162

13 17

2057 1517
1438 1061
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
819 604
200 148

293 .482
266 .437
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
239 .392
212 .347

700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900

Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 339 kW English Prop Demand 454 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 1800 338.5 1796 212.1 85.6 Power 1800 453.9 1325 .349 22.6
Data 1700 338.5 1901 210.1 84.8 Data 1700 453.9 1402 .345 22.4
1600 333.0 1987 208.6 82.8 1600 446.6 1465 .343 21.9
1500 313.0 1993 207.0 77.2 1500 419.7 1470 .340 20.4
1400 295.0 2012 205.6 72.3 1400 395.6 1484 .338 19.1
1200 197.0 1568 206.3 48.4 1200 264.2 1156 .339 12.8
1100 154.0 1337 206.6 37.9 1100 206.5 986 .340 10.0
1000 126.0 1203 206.3 31.0 1000 169.0 887 .339 8.2
900 106.0 1125 205.7 26.0 900 142.1 830 .338 6.9
700 74.0 1009 204.0 18.0 700 99.2 744 .335 4.8
600 61.0 971 203.4 14.8 600 81.8 716 .334 3.9

Prop Prop
Demand 1800 338.5 1796 212.1 85.6 Demand 1800 453.9 1325 .349 22.6
Data 1700 285.2 1602 211.9 72.0 Data 1700 382.5 1182 .348 19.0
1600 237.7 1419 212.3 60.2 1600 318.8 1047 .349 15.9
1500 195.9 1247 213.4 49.8 1500 262.7 920 .351 13.2
1400 159.3 1086 215.8 41.0 1400 213.6 801 .355 10.8
1200 100.3 798 220.6 26.4 1200 134.5 589 .363 7.0
1100 77.3 671 222.6 20.5 1100 103.7 495 .366 5.4
1000 58.0 554 226.7 15.7 1000 77.8 409 .373 4.1
900 42.3 449 234.5 11.8 900 56.7 331 .386 3.1
700 19.9 272 265.3 6.3 700 26.7 201 .436 1.7
600 12.5 200 293.1 4.4 600 16.8 148 .482 1.2

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

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For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7331-01 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
339 bkW (454 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7331-01 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
339 bkW (454 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A Rating (Unrestricted Continuous)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 100% of the time
without interruption or load cycling (80% to 100%
load factor). Typical applications could include but
are not limited to vessels such as freighters,
tugboats, bottom drag trawlers, or deep river
tugboats. Typical operation ranges from 5000 to
8000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9574-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7331-01 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7355-01
C18 ACERT™ 357 bkW
(479 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
357 bkW (479 bhp)

Marine Engine Performance

PERFORMANCE CURVES
C18 DITA
357 kW (479 hp) @ 1800 rpm
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
A-RATING - DM9569-00
A Rating — 357 bkW (479 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
DM9569-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
357 479
242 325
kW

hp
128 171
13 18

2155 1589
1507 1111
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
858 633

210 155

282 .464
258 .425
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
234 .386
210 .347

700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900

Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 357 kW English Prop Demand 479 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 1800 357.0 1894 211.3 89.9 Power 1800 478.7 1397 .347 23.7
Data 1700 357.0 2006 207.4 88.3 Data 1700 478.7 1479 .341 23.3
1600 357.0 2131 205.4 87.4 1600 478.7 1572 .338 23.1
1500 337.0 2145 204.4 82.1 1500 451.9 1582 .336 21.7
1400 316.0 2155 204.5 77.0 1400 423.8 1589 .336 20.3
1300 290.0 2130 205.5 71.0 1300 388.9 1571 .338 18.8
1200 215.8 1717 206.5 53.1 1200 289.4 1266 .339 14.0
1100 168.6 1464 206.5 41.5 1100 226.1 1080 .339 11.0
1000 126.7 1210 206.1 31.1 1000 169.9 892 .339 8.2
800 88.6 1057 205.7 21.7 800 118.8 780 .338 5.7
600 60.2 957 206.4 14.8 600 80.7 706 .339 3.9

Prop Prop
Demand 1800 357.0 1894 211.3 89.9 Demand 1800 478.7 1397 .347 23.7
Data 1700 300.7 1689 212.2 76.1 Data 1700 403.2 1246 .349 20.1
1600 250.7 1496 211.3 63.2 1600 336.2 1103 .347 16.7
1500 206.6 1315 210.3 51.8 1500 277.1 970 .346 13.7
1400 168.0 1146 211.0 42.2 1400 225.3 845 .347 11.1
1300 134.5 988 213.2 34.2 1300 180.4 729 .351 9.0
1200 105.8 842 214.7 27.1 1200 141.9 621 .353 7.2
1100 81.5 707 215.8 21.0 1100 109.3 521 .355 5.5
1000 61.2 585 219.8 16.0 1000 82.1 431 .361 4.2
800 31.3 374 242.9 9.1 800 42.0 276 .399 2.4
600 13.2 210 282.4 4.5 600 17.7 155 .464 1.2

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

PD-DM9569-00.pdf Created on 09/21/2007 06:59 © 2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7355-01 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
357 bkW (479 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7355-01 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
357 bkW (479 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A Rating (Unrestricted Continuous)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 100% of the time
without interruption or load cycling (80% to 100%
load factor). Typical applications could include but
are not limited to vessels such as freighters,
tugboats, bottom drag trawlers, or deep river
tugboats. Typical operation ranges from 5000 to
8000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9569-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7355-01 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7499-01
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01
C18 ACERT™ 412 bkW
(553 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
412 bkW (553 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
B Rating — 412 bkW (553 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9570-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
412 553
278 373
kW

hp
144 193

10 13

2135 1575
1474 1087
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
814 600

153 113

330 .543
294 .483
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
257 .423
221 .363

600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 412 kW English Prop Demand 553 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 2100 412.1 1874 221.2 108.7 Power 2100 552.6 1382 .364 28.7
Data 2000 412.1 1968 223.5 109.8 Data 2000 552.6 1451 .367 29.0
1900 412.1 2071 225.5 110.8 1900 552.6 1527 .371 29.3
1800 393.6 2088 227.0 106.5 1800 527.8 1540 .373 28.1
1700 374.4 2103 226.6 101.1 1700 502.1 1551 .373 26.7
1500 335.4 2135 215.9 86.3 1500 449.8 1575 .355 22.8
1400 295.5 2016 210.1 74.0 1400 396.3 1487 .345 19.5
1200 243.3 1936 202.3 58.7 1200 326.3 1428 .333 15.5
1000 189.4 1809 202.8 45.8 1000 254.0 1334 .333 12.1
800 132.3 1580 204.3 32.2 800 177.4 1165 .336 8.5
600 70.6 1124 206.1 17.4 600 94.7 829 .339 4.6
Prop Prop
Demand 2100 412.0 1873 221.2 108.7 Demand 2100 552.5 1381 .364 28.7
Data 2000 355.9 1699 227.4 96.5 Data 2000 477.3 1253 .374 25.5
1900 305.1 1534 228.1 83.0 1900 409.1 1131 .375 21.9
1800 259.5 1376 225.9 69.9 1800 348.0 1015 .371 18.5
1700 218.6 1228 223.9 58.3 1700 293.1 906 .368 15.4
1500 150.1 956 225.8 40.4 1500 201.3 705 .371 10.7
1400 122.1 833 226.7 33.0 1400 163.7 614 .373 8.7
1200 76.9 612 229.4 21.0 1200 103.1 451 .377 5.5
1000 44.5 425 238.5 12.6 1000 59.7 313 .392 3.3
800 22.8 272 264.1 7.2 800 30.6 201 .434 1.9
600 9.6 153 330.0 3.8 600 12.9 113 .543 1.0

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

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LEHM7499-01 Page 2 of 4
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
412 bkW (553 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7499-01 Page 3 of 4
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
412 bkW (553 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating (Heavy Duty)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 80% of the time, or
10 hours out of 12, with some load cycling (40% to
80% load factor). Typical applications could include
but are not limited to vessels such as mid-water
trawlers, purse seiner, crew and supply boats,
ferries, or towboats. Typical operation ranges from
3000 to 5000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9570-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7499-01 (2-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01 The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7356-01
C18 ACERT™ 448 bkW
(600 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
448 bkW (600 bhp)

PERFORMANCE CURVES
Marine Engine Performance
C18 DITA
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
448 kW (600 hp) @ 1800 rpm
A A-RATING
Rating — 448 bkW (600 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
- DM9571-00
DM9571-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
448 600
304 407
kW

hp
160 215
17 22

2730 2013
1908 1407
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
1086 801
264 195

264 .433
247 .406
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
230 .379
213 .352

700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900

Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 448 kW English Prop Demand 600 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 1800 447.5 2374 213.4 113.9 Power 1800 600.1 1751 .351 30.1
Data 1700 447.5 2514 209.0 111.5 Data 1700 600.1 1854 .344 29.5
1600 447.5 2671 207.1 110.5 1600 600.1 1970 .340 29.2
1500 419.9 2673 206.8 103.5 1500 563.1 1971 .340 27.3
1400 396.6 2705 207.9 98.3 1400 531.8 1995 .342 26.0
1300 371.7 2730 209.9 93.0 1300 498.5 2013 .345 24.6
1200 316.0 2515 212.2 79.9 1200 423.8 1855 .349 21.1
1100 281.3 2442 213.3 71.5 1100 377.2 1801 .351 18.9
1000 247.1 2360 212.2 62.5 1000 331.4 1741 .349 16.5
800 163.0 1946 212.6 41.3 800 218.6 1435 .350 10.9
600 116.2 1849 226.6 31.4 600 155.8 1364 .373 8.3

Prop Prop
Demand 1800 447.5 2374 213.4 113.9 Demand 1800 600.1 1751 .351 30.1
Data 1700 377.0 2118 214.7 96.5 Data 1700 505.6 1562 .353 25.5
1600 314.3 1876 214.0 80.2 1600 421.5 1384 .352 21.2
1500 259.0 1649 213.3 65.8 1500 347.3 1216 .351 17.4
1400 210.6 1436 214.6 53.9 1400 282.4 1059 .353 14.2
1300 168.6 1238 216.0 43.4 1300 226.1 913 .355 11.5
1200 132.6 1055 215.7 34.1 1200 177.8 778 .355 9.0
1100 102.1 887 215.2 26.2 1100 136.9 654 .354 6.9
1000 76.7 733 216.4 19.8 1000 102.9 541 .356 5.2
800 39.3 469 229.3 10.7 800 52.7 346 .377 2.8
600 16.6 264 263.6 5.2 600 22.3 195 .433 1.4

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

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LEHM7356-01 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
448 bkW (600 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7356-01 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
448 bkW (600 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A Rating (Unrestricted Continuous)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 100% of the time
without interruption or load cycling (80% to 100%
load factor). Typical applications could include but
are not limited to vessels such as freighters,
tugboats, bottom drag trawlers, or deep river
tugboats. Typical operation ranges from 5000 to
8000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9571-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7356-01 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7358-01
C18 ACERT™ 500 bkW
(671 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
500 bkW (671 bhp)

Marine Engine Performance

PERFORMANCE CURVES
C18 DITA
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
500 kW (671 hp) @ 2100 rpm
B-RATING - DM9572-00
B Rating — 500 bkW (671 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9572-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
500 671
337 452
kW

hp
174 234
12 16

2915 2150
2005 1479
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
1096 808
186 137

291 .478
266 .437
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
241 .396
216 .355

600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200
Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 500 kW English Prop Demand 671 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 2100 500.0 2274 223.8 133.4 Power 2100 670.5 1677 .368 35.2
Data 2000 500.0 2387 218.9 130.5 Data 2000 670.5 1760 .360 34.5
1900 500.0 2513 215.9 128.7 1900 670.5 1853 .355 34.0
1800 483.4 2565 214.5 123.6 1800 648.3 1892 .353 32.7
1600 470.8 2810 212.8 119.4 1600 631.4 2072 .350 31.5
1400 410.5 2800 214.8 105.1 1400 550.5 2065 .353 27.8
1200 241.7 1923 219.5 63.2 1200 324.1 1418 .361 16.7
1000 184.1 1758 218.6 48.0 1000 246.9 1297 .359 12.7
900 161.4 1713 214.8 41.3 900 216.4 1263 .353 10.9
700 100.1 1366 212.6 25.4 700 134.2 1007 .350 6.7
600 75.0 1194 212.4 19.0 600 100.6 881 .349 5.0
Prop Prop
Demand 2100 500.0 2274 223.8 133.4 Demand 2100 670.5 1677 .368 35.2
Data 2000 431.9 2062 219.9 113.2 Data 2000 579.2 1521 .362 29.9
1900 370.3 1861 217.0 95.8 1900 496.6 1373 .357 25.3
1700 265.3 1490 215.6 68.2 1700 355.8 1099 .354 18.0
1600 221.1 1320 216.4 57.1 1600 296.5 974 .356 15.1
1400 148.1 1011 218.4 38.6 1400 198.6 746 .359 10.2
1300 118.6 871 219.5 31.0 1300 159.0 642 .361 8.2
1100 71.9 624 242.5 20.8 1100 96.4 460 .399 5.5
900 39.4 418 254.3 11.9 900 52.8 308 .418 3.1
700 18.5 253 260.3 5.7 700 24.8 187 .428 1.5
600 11.7 186 290.8 4.0 600 15.7 137 .478 1.1

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

PD-DM9572-00.pdf Created on 09/19/2007 21:01 © 2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7358-01 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
500 bkW (671 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7358-01 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
500 bkW (671 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating (Heavy Duty)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 80% of the time, or
10 hours out of 12, with some load cycling (40% to
80% load factor). Typical applications could include
but are not limited to vessels such as mid-water
trawlers, purse seiner, crew and supply boats,
ferries, or towboats. Typical operation ranges from
3000 to 5000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9572-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7358-01 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
or separate circuit keel cooling
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM7359-01
C18 ACERT™ 533 bkW
(715 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel-Cooled/
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.)
Keel-Cooled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1539 kg (3394 lb)
Heat Exchanger-Cooled . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 and SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline, 46 ft-
lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed from
front of the engine looking into the drive and turns
1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft pulley,
15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
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 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
533 bkW (715 bhp)

Marine Engine Performance

PERFORMANCE CURVES
C18 DITA
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
533 kW (715 hp) @ 2100 rpm
C-RATING
C Rating - DM9568-00
— 533 bkW (715 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9568-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
533 715
359 482
kW

hp
186 249

12 17

2809 2072
1939 1430
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
1068 788

198 146

289 .475
263 .433
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
238 .391
212 .349

600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 533 kW English Prop Demand 715 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 2100 533.0 2424 223.9 142.3 Power 2100 714.8 1788 .368 37.6
Data 2000 533.0 2545 222.7 141.5 Data 2000 714.8 1877 .366 37.4
1900 533.0 2679 220.1 139.8 1900 714.8 1976 .362 36.9
1800 515.1 2733 216.9 133.2 1800 690.8 2016 .357 35.2
1700 488.9 2746 213.8 124.6 1700 655.6 2025 .351 32.9
1600 462.2 2759 212.4 117.0 1600 619.8 2035 .349 30.9
1500 441.3 2809 212.1 111.6 1500 591.8 2072 .349 29.5
1300 316.5 2325 212.4 80.1 1300 424.4 1715 .349 21.2
1200 273.5 2176 212.8 69.4 1200 366.8 1605 .350 18.3
900 173.4 1840 212.7 44.0 900 232.5 1357 .350 11.6
600 84.4 1343 210.3 21.2 600 113.2 990 .346 5.6

Prop Prop
Demand 2100 533.0 2424 223.9 142.3 Demand 2100 714.8 1788 .368 37.6
Data 2000 460.4 2198 219.4 120.4 Data 2000 617.4 1621 .361 31.8
1900 394.8 1984 215.4 101.4 1900 529.4 1463 .354 26.8
1800 335.7 1781 212.5 85.0 1800 450.2 1314 .349 22.5
1700 282.8 1588 212.0 71.5 1700 379.2 1171 .349 18.9
1600 235.7 1407 214.5 60.3 1600 316.1 1038 .353 15.9
1500 194.2 1237 217.2 50.3 1500 260.4 912 .357 13.3
1300 126.4 929 221.5 33.4 1300 169.5 685 .364 8.8
1200 99.5 791 223.1 26.4 1200 133.4 583 .367 7.0
900 42.0 445 237.5 11.9 900 56.3 328 .390 3.1
600 12.4 198 288.9 4.3 600 16.6 146 .475 1.1

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

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LEHM7359-01 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
533 bkW (715 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Keel-Cooled 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Keel-Cooled 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Keel-Cooled 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled 1673 kg 3688 lb
Keel-Cooled 1539 kg 3394 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #315-3171).

LEHM7359-01 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
533 bkW (715 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

C Rating (Maximum Continuous)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 50% of the time,
or 6 hours out of 12, with cyclical load and speed
(20% to 80% load factor). Typical applications
could include but are not limited to vessels such as
ferries, harbor tugs, fishing boats, offshore service
boats, displacement hull yachts, or short trip
coastal freighters. Typical operation ranges from
2000 to 4000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9568-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM7359-01 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Image may not reflect
actual engine
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant sea water aftercooler, air
cleaner/fumes disposal (closed system), jacket
water cooled turbocharger, turbocharger inlet OD
straight connection
Control System
Electronic governing (A4), programmable low idle,
electronic diagnostics and fault logging, fuel/air
ratio control, electronic throttle position sensor
Cooling System
Thermostat and housing, block heater (1500W,
120V AC current), gear-driven jacket water pump,
self priming, gear-driven sea water pump with
bronze impeller, titanium plate type heat exchanger
Exhaust System
Watercooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger,
round-flanged outlet
Flywheel and Flywheel Housings
Standard SAE No. 1 flywheel and flywheel housing,
113 teeth, SAE standard rotation; optional SAE
No. 0 flywheel and flywheel housing, 136 teeth,
SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
Fuel filter, RH service on port, LH service on
starboard; fuel transfer pump; fuel priming pump;
flexible fuel lines
LEHM8112-00
C18 ACERT™ 651 bkW
(873 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 L (1106 in3)
Rated Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200
Bore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . Heat Exchanger Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.). . . . . . . . 1673 kg (3688 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.8 L (12.1 gal)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 L (16.9 gal)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hours
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . Counterclockwise
Flywheel and flywheel
housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE No. 1 or SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
SAE No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SAE No. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maximum Exhaust
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 kPa (26.9 in. water)
Instrumentation
Electric service meter, instrument panel (24V),
start/stop switch, emergency stop button,
maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning
light, maintenance clear switch, start motor
magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
Lube System
Crankcase breather; oil cooler; spin-on oil filter, RH
service on port, LH service on starboard; center
sump deep oil pan; oil filler; dipstick, RH service on
port, LH service on starboard; gear-driven oil pump
Mounting System
Adjustable front support
Power Take-Offs
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth spline,
46 ft-lbs max torque, counterclockwise as viewed
from front of the engine looking into the drive and
turns 1.41 x engine speed, 292 mm crankshaft
pulley, 15.88 mm width
General
Vibration damper; lifting eyes, RH or LH service
options; literature; variable engine wiring; upper
rear-facing customer wiring connector and service
tool connections
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.
Page 1 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
651 bkW (873 bhp)

Marine Engine CURVES

PERFORMANCE Performance
C18 DITA
651 kW (873 hp) @ 2200 rpm
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
D-RATING - DM9662-00
D Rating — 651 bkW (873 bhp) @ 2200 rpm
DM9662-00
Engine Power

Engine Power
651 873
438 588
kW

hp
226 303

13 18

3488 2572
2395 1767
Torque

Torque
N•m

lb-ft
1303 961
210 155

286 .469
259 .425
g/kW-hr

lb/hp-hr
BSFC

BSFC
232 .381
205 .337

700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300
Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Maximum Power Maximum Power

Metric Prop Demand 651 kW English Prop Demand 873 hp

Performance Data Performance Data

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BSFC Rate
rpm kW N•m g/kW-hr L/hr rpm hp lb-ft lb/hp-hr gph
Maximum Maximum
Power 2200 651.0 2826 219.3 170.2 Power 2200 873.0 2084 .361 45.0
Data 2100 650.9 2960 225.2 174.7 Data 2100 872.9 2183 .370 46.2
2000 650.9 3108 225.4 174.9 2000 872.9 2292 .371 46.2
1800 649.1 3443 216.1 167.2 1800 870.5 2539 .355 44.2
1700 619.4 3479 210.9 155.7 1700 830.6 2566 .347 41.1
1600 584.4 3488 206.3 143.7 1600 783.7 2572 .339 38.0
1500 508.1 3234 203.7 123.4 1500 681.4 2385 .335 32.6
1400 443.0 3022 203.9 107.7 1400 594.1 2229 .335 28.5
1200 327.0 2602 209.1 81.5 1200 438.5 1919 .344 21.5
800 145.6 1738 217.1 37.7 800 195.3 1282 .357 10.0
600 86.1 1370 210.7 21.6 600 115.5 1010 .346 5.7
Prop Prop
Demand 2200 651.0 2826 219.3 170.2 Demand 2200 873.0 2084 .361 45.0
Data 2100 566.2 2575 217.9 147.1 Data 2100 759.3 1899 .358 38.9
2000 489.1 2335 213.8 124.7 2000 655.9 1722 .351 32.9
1900 419.3 2108 209.3 104.6 1900 562.3 1555 .344 27.6
1800 356.6 1892 205.6 87.4 1800 478.2 1395 .338 23.1
1600 250.4 1495 205.4 61.3 1600 335.8 1103 .338 16.2
1500 206.3 1314 206.8 50.9 1500 276.7 969 .340 13.4
1200 105.6 841 214.3 27.0 1200 141.6 620 .352 7.1
1100 81.4 706 218.4 21.2 1100 109.2 521 .359 5.6
800 31.3 374 247.6 9.2 800 42.0 276 .407 2.4
600 13.2 210 285.5 4.5 600 17.7 155 .469 1.2

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard
hulls only. tolerances up to 50°C (122°F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base.
Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as
crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for
propeller shaft power.

PD-DM9662-00.pdf Created on 09/11/2007 21:00 © 2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM8112-00 Page 2 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
651 bkW (873 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing 1504.8 mm 59.24 in.
Width 1077.2 mm 42.41 in.
Height 1143.9 mm 45.04 in.
Weight (dry) 1673 kg 3688 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings
for detail (Drawing #308-2634).

LEHM8112-00 Page 3 of 4
 C18 ACERT™ MARINE PROPULSION
651 bkW (873 bhp)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

D Rating (Intermittent Duty)
Typical applications: For vessels operating at
rated load and rated speed up to 16% of the time,
or 2 hours out of 12, (up to 50% load factor).
Typical applications could include but are not
limited to vessels such as offshore patrol boats,
customs boats, police boats, some fishing boats,
fireboats, or harbor tugs. Typical operation ranges
from 1000 to 3000 hours per year.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance
with ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test
facilities to assure accurate calibration of test
equipment. Electronically controlled engines are set
at the factory at the advertised power corrected to
standard ambient conditions. The published fuel
consumption rates are in accordance with ISO3046.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C
(60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C (85°F) and
weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal). Additional
ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49°C (120°F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52°C (125°F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ACERT, “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.

Performance No.: DM9662-00 ©2008 Caterpillar

U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
LEHM8112-00 (1-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.