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Caterpillar C27/C32 Engine Engine

The Caterpillar C27/C32 is a 1-cylinder turbocharged engine. It powers generator sets from Sebu, including the SXC1-Up.

Also known as: Caterpillar C27/C32

Part of the Caterpillar C27 engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

1
Cylinders

Engine specifications

Cylinders1
Aspirationturbocharged

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
Sebu SXC1-Up

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter250 hr find
Fuel filter250 hr find
Oil filter250 hr find
Belt1000 hr find
Coolant250 hr
Oil250 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C27 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
2323232Connecting rodother_service
R-20R2284C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)other_service
R-20R2285C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)other_service
g00634036Illustration 37: The Location of the GSC+ on the EMCP II+P Control Panelother_service
g00639524Illustration 35: Electronic Modular Control Panel II+ With Paralleling (EMCP II+P)other_service
g00692931Illustration 36: The Synchronization Mode Switchother_service
i01359666Crushing Prevention and Cutting Preventionother_service
i01372247Mounting and Dismountingother_service
i01462046Engine Stoppingother_service
i01480768Burn Preventionother_service
i01496776Fire Prevention and Explosion Preventionother_service
i01553111Generator Lead Connectionsother_service
i01593543Generator Isolating for Maintenanceother_service
i01658146Important Safety Informationother_service
i01805780Before Starting Engineother_service
i01830750Engine Maintenance Informationother_service
i02106213Electrical Systemother_service
i02136012Engine Startingother_service
i02363871Electronic Modular Control Panel II+ with Paralleling (EMCP II+P)other_service
i02879636Safety Messagesother_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 24 — Grader
  • Caterpillar MD6250 — Drilling Equipment
  • Caterpillar MD6290 — Drilling Equipment

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

Which generators use the Caterpillar C27/C32 engine?

The Caterpillar C27/C32 powers 1 generator set(s), including Sebu SXC1-Up.

How often should you change the oil in the Caterpillar C27/C32?

The Caterpillar C27/C32 oil change interval is every 250 hours.