C27

Maximum Power
1150 HP / 858 kW
Maximum Torque
3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 5255 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Minimum Power
800 HP / 597 kW

No matter where they operate and no matter what the application, Cat® C27 Industrial Diesel Engines will deliver durable, reliable power that will keep your customers productive while lowering their operating costs to keep them profitable. Today's Cat® engines are the finest ever produced by Caterpillar - with a legacy of power and rugged reliability driven by the demands of performance.

Power Rating
Maximum Power 1150 HP / 858 kW
Maximum Torque 3876 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 5255 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power 800 HP / 597 kW
Emission Standards
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
General
Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke 6 in / 152 mm
Displacement 1649.5 in³ / 27.03 l
Compression Ratio 16.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length 75.5 in / 1917 mm
Width 57.6 in / 1464 mm
Height 51.9 in / 1319 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 6495 lb / 2946 kg

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Twin Turbocharged Aftercooled
    • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
  • Control System
    • Electronic governing, PTO speed control
    • Programmable ratings
    • Automatic altitude compensation
    • Power compensation for fuel temperature
    • Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
    • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
    • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
    • ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
    • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
    • Water pump, inlet
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold, dry
    • Optional exhaust outlet
  • Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
    • SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
  • Fuel System
    • MEUI injection
    • Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
    • ACERT™ Technology
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler
    • Lube oil filter
    • Front sump oil pan
    • Oil dipstick
    • Gear driven oil pump
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Lifting eyes
    • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
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