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Caterpillar C18 Engine

Part of the Caterpillar C18 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

Engine specifications

Displacement18.1 L
Cylinders6
AspirationATAAC
Rated speed1800 rpm
Oil capacity20.8 L
Gross power545 kW

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C18 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
106-3973Air filter innerAir filter
151-7737Air PrimaryAir filter
189-0202Air SecondaryAir filter
1W-3636Air SecondaryAir filter
1W-3637Air PrimaryAir filter
246-5009AirAir filter
246-5010AirAir filter
4N0015Air filter outerAir filter
7C-1571Air PrimaryAir filter
8N6309Air filter outerAir filter
9Y-3879AirAir filter
6T1395AlternatorAlternator
118-2018V-beltBelt
4N6302V-beltBelt
M-CK3687817PCylinder KitCylinder kit
133-5673Fuel/Water SeparatorFuel filter
1R-0749Fuel Secondary - ADVFuel filter
1R-0762Fuel Secondary - ADVFuel filter
1R-0770Fuel/Water SeparatorFuel filter
1R-0781Fuel/Water Separator - ADVFuel filter
1R0749Filter fuelFuel filter
1R0755Filter fuelFuel filter
326-1641Axial seal FWSFuel filter
326-1642Filter water separatorFuel filter
326-1643Filter water separatorFuel filter
3S3875Filter fuelFuel filter
9N3717Filter water separatorFuel filter
4N1151Gasket oil panGasket
M-4220925Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket
M-4337629Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket
M-4351087Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket
M-4361559Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket
M-4365757Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket
M-4452666Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket
M-4496052Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket
M-4588198Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket
M-4682161Gasket Set - Cylinder HeadGasket
M-4685553Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket
M-4685746Gasket Set - Cylinder HeadGasket
M-4687363Gasket Set - Water PumpGasket
M-4687942Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket
M-4690626Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket
M-4690822Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket
M-4690823Gasket Set - Cylinder HeadGasket
M-4690878Gasket Set - Cylinder HeadGasket
M-4692381Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket
M-4692382Gasket Set - Fuel SystemGasket
M-4692388Gasket Set - Cylinder HeadGasket
M-4701892Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket
M-4733264Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket
M-4886213Gasket Set - Oil CoolerGasket
M-4916359Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket
MCB3306031MAJOR OVERHAUL GASKET SETGasket
MCB3306032GASKET SETGasket
MCB3306033CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SETGasket
MCB3306121MAJOR OVERHAUL GASKET SETGasket
MCB3306122GASKET SETGasket
MCB3306123CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SETGasket
M-2572752Gasket Set - C18 Front StructureGasket set
M-3604170Gasket Set - C18 Front StructureGasket set
M-3605916Gasket Set - C18 Central & LowerGasket set
M-4154993Gasket Set - Single Cylinder Head - C18Gasket set
M-4446485Gasket Set - C13-C15-C18 Front StructureGasket set
126-1815Hydraulic - UHEHydraulic filter
144-6691HydraulicHydraulic filter
1R0774Filter hydraulicHydraulic filter
328-3655Filter hydraulic/transmissionHydraulic filter
9T0973Filter hydraulic/transmissionHydraulic filter
M-2463129Impeller – Water PumpImpeller
102-2828Filter oilOil filter
1R-0716Engine OilOil filter
1R-1808Engine Oil - ADVOil filter
1R0716Filter oilOil filter
1R1808Filter oilOil filter
2243245Connecting rodService part / kit
249-0439Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit
256-0331Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit
888-983-7847ENGINE BLOCK CRANKSHAFTService part / kit
A100Download SpecificationService part / kit
M-3687815PistonService part / kit
M-3687816PistonService part / kit
M-CK3687815PKit - Cylinder KitService part / kit
M-CK3687816PKit - Cylinder KitService part / kit
R-20R2284C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)Service part / kit
R-20R2285C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)Service part / kit
RSC18ERing Set - PistonService part / kit
RSC18E1Ring Set - PistonService part / kit
M-3687817PistonPiston
138-6744Water pump repair kitPump
161-4113Oil pumpPump
336-2213Water pumpPump
352-0211Water pumpPump
384-8611Lift/transfer pumpPump
384-8612Lift/transfer pumpPump
M-2463130Shaft – Water PumpPump
M-2672839Water pump repair kitPump
M-3848611Pump - TransferPump
142-5867Front sealSeal
142-5868Rear sealSeal
M-2454630Sensor Assembly - SpeedSensor
247-7133ThermostatThermostat
248-5513ThermostatThermostat
420-5855Water Pump Seal Installer (Dimensions: 47 x 45 mm, Weight: .463 kg)Water pump seal installer

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Also powers generators

This engine powers 11 generator set(s) on Facts About Generators — same parts apply.

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Common questions

What machines use the Caterpillar C18 engine?

The Caterpillar C18 engine powers 80 machine(s), including John Deere 1050K PL, John Deere 130 P, John Deere 130G, John Deere 160 P, John Deere 160GLC.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C18?

The Caterpillar C18 has a displacement of 18.1 liters.