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Caterpillar 8 M 20 C Engine

The Caterpillar 8 M 20 C is an engine rated at 1000 rpm. It powers generator sets from MaK.

Also known as: Caterpillar Motoren (MaK) 8 M 20 C

1000 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Rated speed1000 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
MaK 8 M 20 C

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Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaning
9671.1Automatic stop failure - alarm
9671.2Overspeed failure - alarm
9674Overspeed - alarm
9675Emergency stop - alarm
9676Common alarm load reduction
9677.2Override load reduction activated
9717Voltage failure at terminal X3 - alarm
9751Voltage failure at charge air temperature controller
9771Freshwater preheater voltage failure
9836.1Sensor/isolation fault A01 - alarm
9836.2Sensor/isolation fault A02 - alarm
9962.1Common alarm A01 - alarm
9962.2Common alarm A02 - alarm

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelLCV = 42700 kJ/kgMaK technical data; without engine-driven pumps, tolerance 5%
Fuel35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C)LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg)Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter)

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

Common questions

Which generators use the Caterpillar 8 M 20 C engine?

The Caterpillar 8 M 20 C powers 1 generator set(s), including MaK 8 M 20 C.