Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 1050 HP 783 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 3448 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm 4674 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 800 HP 597 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines C27
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 1050 HP
- 783 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 3448 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
- 4674 Nm @ 1200 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Overview
The Cat® C27 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 597-783 bkW (800-1050 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. These ratings meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
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Product Specifications for C27
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-12 V-12 |
| Bore | 5.4 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) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | DOC DOC |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 73.8 in 1874 mm |
| Width | 63 in 1600 mm |
| Height | 53.9 in 1370 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 6625 lb 3004 kg |
C27 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Control System
- Electronic control system
- Over-foam wiring harness
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensated for fuel temperature
- Configurable software features
- Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
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
- Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronic fuel priming
Lube System
- Open crankcase ventilation system
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Lube oil filter
- Rear sump oil pan
- Oil dipstick
- Gear driven oil pump
General
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
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- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
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