Service parts for the C9 ACERT
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
1 requiredOil system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 300 kW |
| Standby kVA | 375 |
| Prime power | 275 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 3 |
| Oil capacity | 115.0 L |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 115.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 20.8 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar C15 ACERT
8Engine-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.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P554005 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O | FridayParts $41.73 |
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Fuel filter | P550625 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | CATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 1R0762, NAPA 3640, BALDWIN BF7753 | buy |
| Fuel filter | P551311 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | CATERPILLAR 1R0749, CATERPILLAR 3089679, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051 | KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84 |
| Fuel / water separator | P552020 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | CATERPILLAR 1110716, CATERPILLAR 3I1252, BALDWIN PF7890-10, IMPERIAL 04FS1206 | buy |
| Fuel / water separator | P551858 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On | CATERPILLAR 1335673, CATERPILLAR 1700061, NAPA 3780, BALDWIN BF1265 | FridayParts $39.00 KuduParts $48.00 |
| Coolant filter | P554685 | Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-Chemical | CATERPILLAR 3I1300, CATERPILLAR 4059558, NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791 | buy |
| Coolant filter | P554073 | Coolant Filter, Spin-On | CATERPILLAR 0C2000, CATERPILLAR 0C2017, NAPA 4073, VERSATILE 00104040 | KuduParts $40.00 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C15 ACERT| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air cleaner, cyclonic/paper with dust cup and service indicator | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Water Separator and Fuel Filter | 588-2631 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Fuel filter | engine-mounted | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Engine Oil Filter | 588-1049 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Battery | Two 950 CCA maintenance-free 12V batteries with padlockable single-pole battery isolator | — | |||
| Belt | Poly-V accessory drive belt with autotensioner | — | 500 hr | ||
| Coolant | Coolant heater, fuse protected, thermostatically controlled, automatically disconnected on start-up; Coolant drain line with internal brass ball control valve piped to base-frame; Low coolant level shutdown; 50% coolant antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor | — | |||
| Oil | 500-hour oil change intervals (1000-hour oil change interval option) | — | 500 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — |
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 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) | ||
| 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
What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT is rated 300 kW standby (375.0 kVA).
Which engine powers the Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar C9 ACERT run on?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar C9 ACERT has an oil capacity of 115.0 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT cooling system holds 20.8 liters (5.5 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the continuous rating of the Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT is rated 275 kW prime (344 kVA), against 300 kW standby.
Which oil filter part number does the Caterpillar C9 ACERT take?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT uses oil filter part number 588-1049.
What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar C9 ACERT?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT uses fuel filter part number 588-2631.
Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar C9 ACERT take?
The Caterpillar C9 ACERT uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1063973, CATERPILLAR 612506.
Parts
21| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10R-9925 | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 356-1428 | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 588-1049 | Engine Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 588-2631 | Water Separator and Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 95-amp | Alternator, 95-amp | Alternator | Amazon eBay $237.95 FridayParts $166.73 | |
| AN500T0143 | STARTER MOTOR | Starter | Amazon eBay | |
| AN500T0144 | STARTER MOTOR - w/Drive | Starter | Amazon eBay | |
| BXS00001-Up | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| MXS00001-Up | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 10R-9923 | Exhaust Manifold Stud | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 173-6532 | Radio 12V AM/FM Deluxe | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 175-6530 | Radio 12V AM/FM | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 214-7318 | Tool Kit and Box | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 588-0941 | Quick Disconnect Fittings | 2 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 588-3621 | Variable Fan Hub | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 884949 | drift | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| AEHQ5645-02 | Parts book, CD rom | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| AEHQ5648-03 | 735 Articulated Truck | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| AEHQ5679-02 | Parts book, paper | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| LEBE0009-00 | Cat NOx Reduction System and Clean Emissions Module (DOC+DPF+CRS) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| MCB3067460 | Piston | 1 | Service part / kit | 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.
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