Caterpillar CAT C12 ACERT Marine Propulsion Engine
Caterpillar CAT C12 ACERT Specs
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Full Model Code / Configuration | CAT C12 ACERT (Vertical in-line 6-cylinder marine diesel engine) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Engine Series / Family | C12 ACERT Series Propulsion |
| Engine Type / Cylinder Block | Inline-6, 4-Stroke |
| Displacement | 12.00 Liters / 12,000 cc |
| Rated Horsepower | 578 HP to 715 HP (425 kW to 526 kW) @ 2300 RPM (Depending on Rating Profile A to E) |
| Maximum Torque | 2424 Nm @ 1600 RPM (At 715 HP rating profile) |
| Rated Engine Speed / Redline RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Aspiration & Induction | Turbocharged, Sea Water Aftercooled (ACERT Technology combustion optimizations) |
| Fuel System / Injection | MEUI System (Mechanically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors) |
| Bore x Stroke | 130 mm x 150 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 |
| Electrical System Voltage | 24V (Standard system layout requirements) |
| Alternator Output | 60 Amps to 105 Amps (24V variant options) |
| Cooling System Type | Fresh Water Heat Exchanger / Keel Cooled configuration option availability |
| Coolant Capacity | 42.0 Liters |
| Exhaust System / Configuration | Wet Exhaust (Water-cooled exhaust manifold matrix risers) |
| Emission Compliance | US EPA Marine Tier 2, IMO NOx Tier II compliant footprint |
| Lubrication System Capacity | 28.0 Liters (Deep oil sump performance distribution parameters) |
| Recommended Oil Grade | Cat DEO, SAE 15W-40, API CI-4 / CH-4 |
| Fuel Type / Requirement | Diesel Fuel / Marine Gas Oil (MGO, ISO 8217 DMA / ASTM D975) |
| Fuel Consumption at Cruising Speed | 92.1 Liters/hour @ 1900 RPM (At mid-range planing cruise workload profiles) |
| Compatible Marine Gear / Transmission | ZF325A, ZF360A, Twin Disc MG5114A, Twin Disc MGX5114A |
| Available Gear Ratios | 1.48:1, 1.73:1, 2.03:1, 2.41:1 (ZF325A) |
| Drive Type Compatibility | Shaft Drive / V-Drive installations |
| Dry Weight - Engine Only | 1174 kg |
| Dry Weight - with Transmission | 1330 kg (Combined configuration weight packages with standard ZF transmissions) |
| Dimensions - L x W x H | 1574 mm x 969 mm x 1005 mm (Complete heat exchanger model dimensions) |
| Governor / Engine Control Unit | Electronic Control Unit (Caterpillar ADEM A3 Electronic Module mapping) |
| Control System Interface | Cat MCS Control Architecture, J1939 CAN-bus engine monitoring loops |
| Starting System | Electric starter motor 5.5 kW (24V layout) |
| Flywheel & Housing Size | SAE No. 1 |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Years / Unlimited Hours (Recreational application parameters) |
| Application | Express sports cruisers (45–60 feet), luxury motor yachts, commercial offshore crew vessels, fast sportfishers, and semi-displacement trawlers. |
Caterpillar CAT C12 Marine Included:
- Caterpillar CAT C12 ACERT Marine Propulsion Engine Core
- ACERT Technology Fuel System with Mechanically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors (MEUI)
- Water-Cooled Turbocharger and Jacket Water Aftercooler (JWAC) Assembly
- Marine-Grade Corrosion-Resistant Closed Circuit Cooling Heat Exchanger
- Heavy-Duty Premium Oil Filter, Fuel Priming Pump, and Fuel Filter Line
- Gear-Driven Sea Water Scavenger Pump and Marine Engine Monitoring System
- Official Caterpillar Global Marine Limited Warranty Card
- Technical Marine Propulsion Installation and Operation Guide Manual
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