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Caterpillar C27 ATAAC Engine

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC is a 27.03 L 12-cylinder ta engine. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the LEHX0009-03 and XQ800.

Also known as: CAT C27 ATAAC

Part of the Caterpillar C27 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

27.03 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders

Service parts for the C27 ATAAC

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Oil system

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Engine specifications

Displacement27.03 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTA

Generator sets powered by this engine

2
Caterpillar LEHX0009-03Caterpillar XQ800

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterDuplex primary with integral water separator and change-over valve, engine mounted secondary filter2P4005 Amazon eBay $32.99 PartsGeek $23.97 NAPA $33.79 KuduParts $39.00 FridayParts $41.73
Battery24 VDC/20A battery charger with float/equalize modes and charging ammeter, Two oversized maintenance free batteries, Solar power battery maintainer—
OilLubricating oil system including pump, integral oil cooler, lube oil, filter, filtered crankcase breather system and oil drain line with internal valve routed to connection point accessible from exterior99.0 L—500 hr

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Fuelultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)Required for Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C27 family

37
Part #DescriptionCategory
101564109Air ShutoffAir filter
1U-5490Hydrosolv 4165 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)Fluid
2S-3230Bearing Lubricant (grease)Fluid
5N-5561Silicone LubricantFluid
01908191OverspeedService part / kit
101147116Engine Operation with Active Diagnostic CodesService part / kit
101154196Engine Operation with Intermittent Diagnostic CodesService part / kit
101233590Before Starting EngineService part / kit
101446865Diagnostic LampService part / kit
101646248After Starting EngineService part / kit
102308903Starting with Jump Start CablesService part / kit
102327037Starting the Engine (EMCP II and EMCP II+ (If Equipped))Service part / kit
102512380Fault LoggingService part / kit
108-1760Ball Bearing (frame 321 BC)Service part / kit
108-1761Ball Bearing (frame 322 BC)Service part / kit
139-0349Bearing (Roller Bearing)Service part / kit
139-0350Bearing (Roller Bearing)Service part / kit
154-3032Ball Bearing (frame 326 BC)Service part / kit
174-6854Hydrosolv 100 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)Service part / kit
241-4644Bearing (frame 320 BC / LC7)Service part / kit
243-5220Bearing (frame 315 BB)Service part / kit
253-9789Bearing (frame 1400 FR)Service part / kit
261-3545Bearing (frame 307 BB)Service part / kit
262-5921Bearing (frame 307 BC)Service part / kit
263-0161Bearing (frame 309 BC)Service part / kit
301108737Cold Weather StartingService part / kit
311-0843Ball Bearing (frame 1800 FR)Service part / kit
311-0844Ball Bearing (frame 1600 FR)Service part / kit
5N-4478Coupling plate assemblyService part / kit
5N-4479Shim 0.8 mm for coupling plateService part / kit
5N-4685Varnished cambric tape 15000VService part / kit
5N-4686Vinyl plastic electrical tapeService part / kit
5P-2448Ball Bearing (frames 580/590)Service part / kit
6Y-3955Ball Bearing (frame 450)Service part / kit
6Y-6488Ball Bearing (frame 597)Service part / kit
9S-3263Thread lockService part / kit
CR1-CR6Diodes in bridge rectifier circuitService part / kit

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

Filters for this engine

  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P554005 Wix 51792 Ac Delco PF879L

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

4
  • Caterpillar 24 — Grader
  • Caterpillar MD6250 — Drilling Equipment
  • Caterpillar MD6290 — Drilling Equipment
  • Wirtgen W 2200 — Milling 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

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C27 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC has a displacement of 27.03 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar C27 ATAAC engine?

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC powers 2 generator set(s), including Caterpillar LEHX0009-03, Caterpillar XQ800.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar C27 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P554005, Wix 51792.

How often should you change the oil in the Caterpillar C27 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar C27 ATAAC oil change interval is every 500 hours.