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Caterpillar C27 TA Engine Engine

The Caterpillar C27 TA is a 27.03 L 12-cylinder ta engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the DM9073, DM9078 and SR4. It holds 68 L (18.0 gal) of oil and 160 L (42.3 gal) of coolant.

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

27.03 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
68.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity68.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement27.03 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

3
Caterpillar DM9073Caterpillar DM9078Caterpillar SR4

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C27 family

20
Part #DescriptionCategory
2323232Connecting rodsconnecting_rod
i01480768Coolantcoolant_filter
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
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.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C27 TA?

The Caterpillar C27 TA engine has an oil capacity of 68.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C27 TA?

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

Which generators use the Caterpillar C27 TA engine?

The Caterpillar C27 TA powers 3 generator set(s), including Caterpillar DM9073, Caterpillar DM9078, Caterpillar SR4.