Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 650 kW |
| Standby kVA | 938 |
| Prime power | 591 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2, Low BSFC |
| Oil capacity | 68.1 L |
| Voltage options | 480 V |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 68.1 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 54.9 L |
| Displacement | 27.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar C27 ACERT
2Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Fuel filter | P551316 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On | CATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 | KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C27 ACERT| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 54.9 L | — | |||
| Oil | 70.0 L | — | 250 hr |
Service intervals
2| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary air filter element | Change | 250 hr | When changing the primary element at 250 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) | |
| Secondary air filter element | Change | 750 hr | When changing the secondary element at 750 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
21| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 374 | L/min (13.2 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C7 ACERT, C9 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 445 | L/min (15.7 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C11 ACERT, C13 ACERT, C15 ACERT, C18 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 467 | L/min (16.5 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C7 ACERT, C9 ACERT |
| Other | Air compressor air flow | 889 | L/min (31.4 cfm) @ 1250 rpm | C11 ACERT, C13 ACERT, C15 ACERT, C18 ACERT |
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E70) | 12 667 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E90) | 12 677 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Radiator cooling package maximum elevation | 1524 | m (5000 ft) | with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70) | 2.23 | ||
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90) | 2.23 | ||
| Pressure | WS255 pump plunger load | 238,000 | lb (107,960 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS273XD pump plunger load | 275,000 | lb (124 738 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS305XD pump plunger load | 250,000 | lb (113 398 kg) | |
| Speed | Maximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1970 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1900 | rpm | |
| Temperature | Radiator cooling package design ambient temperature | 48.9 | °C (120°F) | coolant mixture 50/50 (water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant), maximum elevation 1524 m (5000 ft) |
| Torque | Air compressor SAE "A" hydraulic pump drive maximum torque (374 L/min and 467 L/min compressors) | 60 | N•m (44 lb-ft) | C7, C9 ACERT |
| Torque | Air compressor maximum torque (374 L/min / 13.2 cfm @ 1250 rpm, C7/C9) | 60 | N·m (44 lb-ft) | 374 L/min (13.2 cfm) @ 1250 rpm |
| Torque | Air compressor maximum torque (467 L/min / 16.5 cfm @ 1250 rpm, C7/C9) | 60 | N·m (44 lb-ft) | 467 L/min (16.5 cfm) @ 1250 rpm |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 (water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant) | below 48°C | Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9°C (120°F) ambient up to a maximum elevation of 1524 m (5000 ft) | ||
| Coolant | 50/50 mixture water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant | below 48°C | Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9° C (120° F) ambient; coolant sump refill capacities vary by oil sump/pan (18 L to 106 L service refill with new oil filter change) | ||
| Engine oil | EPA 2D 89.330-96 (fuel reference, Diesel <6.6 L, density 0,845-0,850 kg/L a 15 °C) | Reference condition only, not a lubricant recommendation | |||
| Engine oil | low sulfated ash oil | Required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. | |||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) | Contains less than or equal to 15 parts per million sulfur (mg/kg); required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. B20 biodiesel capability available. | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) | SAE J1995 | Diesel engines 7 liter and higher; used at 29°C (84.2°F) with density 838.9 g/L | ||
| Fuel | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | Diesel engines up to 6.6 liter; density 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15°C (59°F); fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F) | ||
| Fuel | dry natural gas, LHV 35.54 MJ/Nm3 (905 btu/ft3) | Gas ratings based on SAE J1349 standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) |
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
How many kW is the Caterpillar C27 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT is rated 650 kW standby (938.0 kVA).
Which engine powers the Caterpillar C27 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT is powered by the Caterpillar C27 ACERT engine.
Is the Caterpillar C27 ACERT diesel or gas?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT runs on diesel.
How much oil does the Caterpillar C27 ACERT take?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar C27 ACERT has an oil capacity of 68.1 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar C27 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT cooling system holds 54.9 liters (14.5 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar C27 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT is rated 591 kW prime (906 kVA), against 650 kW standby.
What voltage does the Caterpillar C27 ACERT produce?
The Caterpillar C27 ACERT is offered in 480 V.
Parts
1| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEHQ5689-02 | Sound Suppression | 1 | Sound suppression | Amazon eBay |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
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