C18 ACERT

MARINE PROPULSION

339 bkW
(454 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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
339 bkW (454 bhp)

Marine Engine CURVES

Performance
PERFORMANCE

C18 DITA

Engine Power
hp

338
230
121
13

454
308
162
17

1517

1438

1061

Torque
lb-ft

2057

819

604

200

148

293

.482

266

.437

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

339 kW (454 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
A-RATING - DM9574-00
A Rating
339 bkW (454 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
DM9574-00

239
212

.392
.347

700

900

1100

1300

1500

1700

1900

700

900

1100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

339 kW

English

Prop
Demand
Data

1500

1700

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

1300

1900

Engine Speed - rpm

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
1100
1000
900
700
600

338.5
338.5
333.0
313.0
295.0
197.0
154.0
126.0
106.0
74.0
61.0

1796
1901
1987
1993
2012
1568
1337
1203
1125
1009
971

212.1
210.1
208.6
207.0
205.6
206.3
206.6
206.3
205.7
204.0
203.4

85.6
84.8
82.8
77.2
72.3
48.4
37.9
31.0
26.0
18.0
14.8

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
1100
1000
900
700
600

338.5
285.2
237.7
195.9
159.3
100.3
77.3
58.0
42.3
19.9
12.5

1796
1602
1419
1247
1086
798
671
554
449
272
200

212.1
211.9
212.3
213.4
215.8
220.6
222.6
226.7
234.5
265.3
293.1

85.6
72.0
60.2
49.8
41.0
26.4
20.5
15.7
11.8
6.3
4.4

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9574-00.pdf

454 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
1100
1000
900
700
600

453.9
453.9
446.6
419.7
395.6
264.2
206.5
169.0
142.1
99.2
81.8

1325
1402
1465
1470
1484
1156
986
887
830
744
716

.349
.345
.343
.340
.338
.339
.340
.339
.338
.335
.334

22.6
22.4
21.9
20.4
19.1
12.8
10.0
8.2
6.9
4.8
3.9

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
1100
1000
900
700
600

453.9
382.5
318.8
262.7
213.6
134.5
103.7
77.8
56.7
26.7
16.8

1325
1182
1047
920
801
589
495
409
331
201
148

.349
.348
.349
.351
.355
.363
.366
.373
.386
.436
.482

22.6
19.0
15.9
13.2
10.8
7.0
5.4
4.1
3.1
1.7
1.2

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

Created on 09/20/2007 21:00

2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7331-01

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C18 ACERT

MARINE PROPULSION
339 bkW (454 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
3394 lb

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

LEHM7331-01

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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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7331-01 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

357 bkW
(479 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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

Engine Power
hp

357
242
128
13

479
325
171
18

1589

1507

1111

Torque
lb-ft

2155

858

633

210

155

282

.464

258

.425

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

357 kW (479 hp) @ 1800 rpm

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
A-RATING - DM9569-00
A Rating
357 bkW (479 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
DM9569-00

234
210

.386
.347

700

900

1100

1300

1500

1700

1900

700

900

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

357 kW

English

Prop
Demand
Data

1500

1700

1900

479 hp

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

357.0
357.0
357.0
337.0
316.0
290.0
215.8
168.6
126.7
88.6
60.2

1894
2006
2131
2145
2155
2130
1717
1464
1210
1057
957

211.3
207.4
205.4
204.4
204.5
205.5
206.5
206.5
206.1
205.7
206.4

89.9
88.3
87.4
82.1
77.0
71.0
53.1
41.5
31.1
21.7
14.8

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

357.0
300.7
250.7
206.6
168.0
134.5
105.8
81.5
61.2
31.3
13.2

1894
1689
1496
1315
1146
988
842
707
585
374
210

211.3
212.2
211.3
210.3
211.0
213.2
214.7
215.8
219.8
242.9
282.4

89.9
76.1
63.2
51.8
42.2
34.2
27.1
21.0
16.0
9.1
4.5

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9569-00.pdf

1300

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

1100

Engine Speed - rpm

Engine
Speed
rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

478.7
478.7
478.7
451.9
423.8
388.9
289.4
226.1
169.9
118.8
80.7

1397
1479
1572
1582
1589
1571
1266
1080
892
780
706

.347
.341
.338
.336
.336
.338
.339
.339
.339
.338
.339

23.7
23.3
23.1
21.7
20.3
18.8
14.0
11.0
8.2
5.7
3.9

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

478.7
403.2
336.2
277.1
225.3
180.4
141.9
109.3
82.1
42.0
17.7

1397
1246
1103
970
845
729
621
521
431
276
155

.347
.349
.347
.346
.347
.351
.353
.355
.361
.399
.464

23.7
20.1
16.7
13.7
11.1
9.0
7.2
5.5
4.2
2.4
1.2

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

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
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7355-01 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

412 bkW
(553 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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

Engine Power
hp

412
278
144
10

553
373
193
13

1575

1474

1087

Torque
lb-ft

2135

814

600

153

113

330

.543

294

.483

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
B Rating 412 bkW (553 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9570-00

257
221

.423
.363

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

412 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1500
1400
1200
1000
800
600

412.1
412.1
412.1
393.6
374.4
335.4
295.5
243.3
189.4
132.3
70.6

1874
1968
2071
2088
2103
2135
2016
1936
1809
1580
1124

221.2
223.5
225.5
227.0
226.6
215.9
210.1
202.3
202.8
204.3
206.1

108.7
109.8
110.8
106.5
101.1
86.3
74.0
58.7
45.8
32.2
17.4

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1500
1400
1200
1000
800
600

412.0
355.9
305.1
259.5
218.6
150.1
122.1
76.9
44.5
22.8
9.6

1873
1699
1534
1376
1228
956
833
612
425
272
153

221.2
227.4
228.1
225.9
223.9
225.8
226.7
229.4
238.5
264.1
330.0

108.7
96.5
83.0
69.9
58.3
40.4
33.0
21.0
12.6
7.2
3.8

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9570-00.pdf

553 hp

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1500
1400
1200
1000
800
600

552.6
552.6
552.6
527.8
502.1
449.8
396.3
326.3
254.0
177.4
94.7

1382
1451
1527
1540
1551
1575
1487
1428
1334
1165
829

.364
.367
.371
.373
.373
.355
.345
.333
.333
.336
.339

28.7
29.0
29.3
28.1
26.7
22.8
19.5
15.5
12.1
8.5
4.6

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1500
1400
1200
1000
800
600

552.5
477.3
409.1
348.0
293.1
201.3
163.7
103.1
59.7
30.6
12.9

1381
1253
1131
1015
906
705
614
451
313
201
113

.364
.374
.375
.371
.368
.371
.373
.377
.392
.434
.543

28.7
25.5
21.9
18.5
15.4
10.7
8.7
5.5
3.3
1.9
1.0

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

Created on 09/19/2007 21:01

2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7499-01
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01

Page 2 of 4

C18 ACERT

MARINE PROPULSION
412 bkW (553 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
3394 lb

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

LEHM7499-01
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01

Page 3 of 4

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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7499-01 (2-08)
Supersedes LEHM7499-00 and LEHM7357-01

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

448 bkW
(600 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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

Engine Power
hp

448
304
160
17

600
407
215
22

2013
1407

Torque
lb-ft

2730
1908
1086

801

264

195

264

.433

247

.406

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

A A-RATING
Rating
448 bkW (600 bhp) @ 1800 rpm
- DM9571-00
DM9571-00

230
213

.379
.352

700

900

1100

1300

1500

1700

1900

700

900

1100

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

448 kW

English

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

447.5
447.5
447.5
419.9
396.6
371.7
316.0
281.3
247.1
163.0
116.2

2374
2514
2671
2673
2705
2730
2515
2442
2360
1946
1849

213.4
209.0
207.1
206.8
207.9
209.9
212.2
213.3
212.2
212.6
226.6

113.9
111.5
110.5
103.5
98.3
93.0
79.9
71.5
62.5
41.3
31.4

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

447.5
377.0
314.3
259.0
210.6
168.6
132.6
102.1
76.7
39.3
16.6

2374
2118
1876
1649
1436
1238
1055
887
733
469
264

213.4
214.7
214.0
213.3
214.6
216.0
215.7
215.2
216.4
229.3
263.6

113.9
96.5
80.2
65.8
53.9
43.4
34.1
26.2
19.8
10.7
5.2

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

LEHM7356-01

1500

1700

1900

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

600 hp

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

PD-DM9571-00.pdf

1300

Engine Speed - rpm

Created on 09/19/2007 21:01

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

600.1
600.1
600.1
563.1
531.8
498.5
423.8
377.2
331.4
218.6
155.8

1751
1854
1970
1971
1995
2013
1855
1801
1741
1435
1364

.351
.344
.340
.340
.342
.345
.349
.351
.349
.350
.373

30.1
29.5
29.2
27.3
26.0
24.6
21.1
18.9
16.5
10.9
8.3

1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
800
600

600.1
505.6
421.5
347.3
282.4
226.1
177.8
136.9
102.9
52.7
22.3

1751
1562
1384
1216
1059
913
778
654
541
346
195

.351
.353
.352
.351
.353
.355
.355
.354
.356
.377
.433

30.1
25.5
21.2
17.4
14.2
11.5
9.0
6.9
5.2
2.8
1.4

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.
2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

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
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7356-01 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

500 bkW
(671 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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

Engine Power
hp

500
337
174
12

671
452
234
16

2150

2005

1479

Torque
lb-ft

2915

1096

808

186

137

291

.478

266

.437

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
500 kW (671 hp) @ 2100 rpm
B-RATING - DM9572-00
B Rating
500 bkW (671 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9572-00

241
216

.396
.355

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

500 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

2100
2000
1900
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
900
700
600

500.0
500.0
500.0
483.4
470.8
410.5
241.7
184.1
161.4
100.1
75.0

2274
2387
2513
2565
2810
2800
1923
1758
1713
1366
1194

223.8
218.9
215.9
214.5
212.8
214.8
219.5
218.6
214.8
212.6
212.4

133.4
130.5
128.7
123.6
119.4
105.1
63.2
48.0
41.3
25.4
19.0

2100
2000
1900
1700
1600
1400
1300
1100
900
700
600

500.0
431.9
370.3
265.3
221.1
148.1
118.6
71.9
39.4
18.5
11.7

2274
2062
1861
1490
1320
1011
871
624
418
253
186

223.8
219.9
217.0
215.6
216.4
218.4
219.5
242.5
254.3
260.3
290.8

133.4
113.2
95.8
68.2
57.1
38.6
31.0
20.8
11.9
5.7
4.0

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9572-00.pdf

671 hp

Engine
Speed
rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2100
2000
1900
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
900
700
600

670.5
670.5
670.5
648.3
631.4
550.5
324.1
246.9
216.4
134.2
100.6

1677
1760
1853
1892
2072
2065
1418
1297
1263
1007
881

.368
.360
.355
.353
.350
.353
.361
.359
.353
.350
.349

35.2
34.5
34.0
32.7
31.5
27.8
16.7
12.7
10.9
6.7
5.0

2100
2000
1900
1700
1600
1400
1300
1100
900
700
600

670.5
579.2
496.6
355.8
296.5
198.6
159.0
96.4
52.8
24.8
15.7

1677
1521
1373
1099
974
746
642
460
308
187
137

.368
.362
.357
.354
.356
.359
.361
.399
.418
.428
.478

35.2
29.9
25.3
18.0
15.1
10.2
8.2
5.5
3.1
1.5
1.1

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

Created on 09/19/2007 21:01

2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

LEHM7358-01

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C18 ACERT

MARINE PROPULSION
500 bkW (671 bhp)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

C18 ACERT Engine Dimensions (approx.)

Length to Flywheel Housing
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
3394 lb

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

LEHM7358-01

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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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7358-01 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

533 bkW
(715 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Image may not reflect

actual engine

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)

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

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 ftlbs 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
533 bkW (715 bhp)

Marine Engine Performance

PERFORMANCE
CURVES

C18 DITA

Engine Power
hp

533
359
186
12

715
482
249
17

2072

1939

1430

Torque
lb-ft

2809

1068

788

198

146

289

.475

263

.433

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Torque
Nm

Engine Power
kW

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
533 kW (715 hp) @ 2100 rpm
C-RATING
- DM9568-00
C Rating
533
bkW (715 bhp) @ 2100 rpm
DM9568-00

238
212

.391
.349

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

600

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

533 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1300
1200
900
600

533.0
533.0
533.0
515.1
488.9
462.2
441.3
316.5
273.5
173.4
84.4

2424
2545
2679
2733
2746
2759
2809
2325
2176
1840
1343

223.9
222.7
220.1
216.9
213.8
212.4
212.1
212.4
212.8
212.7
210.3

142.3
141.5
139.8
133.2
124.6
117.0
111.6
80.1
69.4
44.0
21.2

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1300
1200
900
600

533.0
460.4
394.8
335.7
282.8
235.7
194.2
126.4
99.5
42.0
12.4

2424
2198
1984
1781
1588
1407
1237
929
791
445
198

223.9
219.4
215.4
212.5
212.0
214.5
217.2
221.5
223.1
237.5
288.9

142.3
120.4
101.4
85.0
71.5
60.3
50.3
33.4
26.4
11.9
4.3

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9568-00.pdf

715 hp

Engine
Speed
rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1300
1200
900
600

714.8
714.8
714.8
690.8
655.6
619.8
591.8
424.4
366.8
232.5
113.2

1788
1877
1976
2016
2025
2035
2072
1715
1605
1357
990

.368
.366
.362
.357
.351
.349
.349
.349
.350
.350
.346

37.6
37.4
36.9
35.2
32.9
30.9
29.5
21.2
18.3
11.6
5.6

2100
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1300
1200
900
600

714.8
617.4
529.4
450.2
379.2
316.1
260.4
169.5
133.4
56.3
16.6

1788
1621
1463
1314
1171
1038
912
685
583
328
146

.368
.361
.354
.349
.349
.353
.357
.364
.367
.390
.475

37.6
31.8
26.8
22.5
18.9
15.9
13.3
8.8
7.0
3.1
1.1

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

Created on 09/19/2007 21:00

2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

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
Keel-Cooled

1504.8 mm
1504.8 mm

59.24 in.
59.24 in.

Width
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1077.2 mm
1077.2 mm

42.41 in.
42.41 in.

Height
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1143.9 mm
1143.9 mm

45.04 in.
45.04 in.

Weight (dry)
Heat-Exchanger Cooled
Keel-Cooled

1673 kg
1539 kg

3688 lb
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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM7359-01 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C18 ACERT
MARINE PROPULSION

651 bkW
(873 bhp)

SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

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

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

Engine Power
hp

Engine Power
kW

651 kW (873 hp) @ 2200 rpm

Turbocharged-Aftercooled
D-RATING - DM9662-00
D Rating
651 bkW (873 bhp) @ 2200 rpm
DM9662-00
651
438
226

588
303
18

3488

2572

2395

1767

Torque
lb-ft

Torque
Nm

13

873

961

210

155

286

.469

259

.425

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

BSFC
g/kW-hr

1303

232
205

.381
.337

700

900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300

700

900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300

Engine Speed - rpm

Metric

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Engine Speed - rpm

651 kW

English

Maximum Power
Prop Demand

Performance Data

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Performance Data

Engine
Speed
rpm

Engine
Power
kW

Engine
Torque
Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

2200
2100
2000
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
800
600

651.0
650.9
650.9
649.1
619.4
584.4
508.1
443.0
327.0
145.6
86.1

2826
2960
3108
3443
3479
3488
3234
3022
2602
1738
1370

219.3
225.2
225.4
216.1
210.9
206.3
203.7
203.9
209.1
217.1
210.7

170.2
174.7
174.9
167.2
155.7
143.7
123.4
107.7
81.5
37.7
21.6

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1600
1500
1200
1100
800
600

651.0
566.2
489.1
419.3
356.6
250.4
206.3
105.6
81.4
31.3
13.2

2826
2575
2335
2108
1892
1495
1314
841
706
374
210

219.3
217.9
213.8
209.3
205.6
205.4
206.8
214.3
218.4
247.6
285.5

170.2
147.1
124.7
104.6
87.4
61.3
50.9
27.0
21.2
9.2
4.5

Fuel
Rate
L/hr

Cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement

hulls only.

PD-DM9662-00.pdf

873 hp

Engine
Speed
rpm

Maximum
Power
Data

Prop
Demand
Data

Engine
Power
hp

Engine
Torque
lb-ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel
Rate
gph

2200
2100
2000
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1200
800
600

873.0
872.9
872.9
870.5
830.6
783.7
681.4
594.1
438.5
195.3
115.5

2084
2183
2292
2539
2566
2572
2385
2229
1919
1282
1010

.361
.370
.371
.355
.347
.339
.335
.335
.344
.357
.346

45.0
46.2
46.2
44.2
41.1
38.0
32.6
28.5
21.5
10.0
5.7

2200
2100
2000
1900
1800
1600
1500
1200
1100
800
600

873.0
759.3
655.9
562.3
478.2
335.8
276.7
141.6
109.2
42.0
17.7

2084
1899
1722
1555
1395
1103
969
620
521
276
155

.361
.358
.351
.344
.338
.338
.340
.352
.359
.407
.469

45.0
38.9
32.9
27.6
23.1
16.2
13.4
7.1
5.6
2.4
1.2

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard

tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature
up to 52C (125F) 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.

Created on 09/11/2007 21:00

2007 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

For most current information, please refer to TMI.

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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.

1673 kg

3688 lb

Weight (dry)

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

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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 [16C
(60F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
(18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29C (85F) 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 Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) 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

U.S. Sourced
LEHM8112-00 (1-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.