Introducing the New

C-9 Industrial Engine

Caterpillar C-9 Diesel Engine
• 8.8 Liter
• 275 to 385 hp
• 1800 to 2200 rpm ratings
• Flat power curve
• ADEM III Electronic Control
System
• HEUI-B Fuel System
• Air-To-Air Aftercooled
• Meets EPA Tier II and EU Stage 2
 C-9 Emissions
• Meets EPA Tier 2 emission standards
– effective 1/01/2001 for 301.7 - 603.5 hp
– effective 1/01/2003 for 100 - 301.7 hp

• Meets EU Stage 2 emission standards

– effective 1/01/2002 for 174 - 751 hp
 C-9 Industrial Plan
• January 2001 - Limited Production
– ratings > 225 kW (301.7 hp) only
• November 2001 - Full production
• Specific Prototype needs will be
reviewed
 C-9 Specs
• In-Line 6 cylinder diesel
• Turbocharged, Air-To-Air Aftercooled
• Hydraulically Actuated Electronically
Controlled Unit Injector HEUI-B fuel
system
• Advanced Diesel Engine Management
ADEM III electronic engine control system
 C-9 Specs

• Displacement 8.8 Liter (537 cu. in.)

• Bore 4.41 in.
• Stroke 5.87 in.
• Dry Weight 1500 lbs
 C-9 Approximate Dimensions

• Length 42.4 in.

• Width 32.8 in. max.*
• Height 37.6 in.
* varies with configuration
 C-9 vs. 3306
C-9 3306
• Length - 42.4 in • Length - 50 in
• Width - 32.8 in • Width - 32 in
• Height - 37.6 in • Height - 46 in
• Weight - 1500 lbs • Weight - 2140 lbs
 C-9 Industrial Ratings
1800 - 2200 rpm

A B C D E
205 kW 224 kW 250 kW 272 kW 287 kW

275 hp 300 hp 335 hp 365 hp 385 hp

 C-9 Industrial Ratings
• 400 rpm range
– 1800 - 2200 rpm
– flat power curve from 1800 to 2200 rpm
– programmable by Cat Dealer or OEM
• +/- 3% power setting range
– programmable by Cat Dealer or OEM
 C-9 Torque Ratings

• Minimum of 25% torque rise for all

ratings (1800 - 2200 rpm)
• 1250 lb ft maximum torque @ 1300
rpm
 C-9 Attachments
• Similar attachments as offered on the
3126B and 3306
• Front End of Engine - 3126B
• Rear of Engine - 3176C
• SAE #1 Flywheel Housing
C-9 Preliminary Fuel Consumption
• Full Load Data

C-9 335 hp @ 2100 rpm

(Tier II) .339 lb/hp-h

3306 325 hp @ 2100 rpm

(Tier I) .376 lb/hp-h
 C-9 Preliminary Heat Rejection Data

• C-9 - 335 hp @ 2100 rpm (Tier II)

–Jacket Water
• .40 kW/kW
–Air to Air
• .20 kW/kW
• 3306 - 325 hp @ 2100 rpm (Tier I)
–Jacket Water
• .65 kW/kW
 C-9 Average Life Before Overhaul

• Match 3306 Life

• Based on C Intermittent Rating
• Typical Load factor - 50%
• Good Maintenance
• Approximately 90,000 gallons of fuel
• > 10,000 hours
 C-9 Reliability Testing
Field Test - HEX
Two selectable ratings, 312 hp and 345 hp
Targeting 1500 hours @ 70% load factor

Probe Testing Cat Ag Tractor

4 - CH 65/75 CAT AG Tractors
1500 hours per unit planned accumulation
C9 Major Components
C-9 Block - part 1
• No spacer plate - Fewer
Sealing Joints for Reduced
Risk of Leaks
• Integral Oil Cooler for
Reduced Weight, Leaks and
Engine Width
• High Coolant & Oil Flow for
Long Engine Life
C-9 Block - part 2
• Stronger Block and Head,
Increased Cylinder
Pressure Capability for
Better Fuel Consumption
• Strengthened Flywheel
Housing Joint for Longer
Life
• Serpentine Heavy Duty
Design for Lower Noise
C-9 Liners
• Mid-Supported Wet Liner
allows Higher Top Piston
Ring Position for Better Fuel
Consumption and Emissions
• Hardened Liners, Plateau
Honed, High Strength Grey
Iron for Increased Life
• Removable Liners for
Excellent Rebuildability
C-9 Cylinder Head
• 4 Valve, Cross Flow Design for
Improved Breathing , Better Fuel
Consumption and Emissions
• Robust Design Provides Stiffer
Structure for Improved Strength,
Sealing, Durability and
Reusability
• Robust, 6 Bolt / Cylinder Head-
Block Joint for improved
Combustion Gas Sealing,
minimize Bore / Liner Distortion
C-9 Crankshaft
• Forged steel for
Increased Strength
and Durability
• Induction hardened
journal and fillets
• Regrindable
• Built in durability
and serviceability
C-9 Connecting Rod
• Heavy Duty Design
• Forged steel for
Increased Strength
• Increased Bearing
Surfaces for Increased
Bearing Life
• Removable through top
of cylinder for ease of
service
C-9 Camshaft
• Carburized and heat
treated steel for
durability
• High position allows
use of short push rods
for Improved
Overspeed Capability
• 4 Bearings
 HEUI-B Fuel System
• Hydraulically actuated
Electronically controlled Unit
Injectors
• Injection pressure is independent
of engine speed
• Variable injection rate shape
• Provides maximum efficiency with
low emissions
Electronics
ADEM III Electronic Engine Control System
Brief History

• Progressing with Technology

– Datalinks/Memory/Computing
Power/Inputs/Outputs…

1987 1991 1993 1998 32-bit

8-bit Advanced Tw o 8-bit AD EM III
PEEC II 8-bit AD EM II
PEEC III
 ADEM III Features
• Injection Timing
– Speed & Load Function
• Full Range Governor
– Maximum Fuel Control
• Fuel Air Ratio Control
– Speed & Boost Function
• Microprocessor
– High Speed Monitor & Control
 ADEM III Features
Electronic System Monitoring
Diagnostic Light
Snapshot Data

Engine Monitoring (Warning Light)

Warn, Derate, or Shutdown
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Coolant Level (OEM Installed)
Warn Only (Derate not Available)
Inlet Manifold Air Temperature
Fuel Temperature

Auxiliary Monitoring
Temperature (-40°-248°F)
Pressure (0-435psi)
 Customer Programmable Features
• High Idle Range
• Top Engine Limit (TEL)
• Low Idle Limit
• Power Trim
• Torque Limiting
• PTO Mode
• Engine Monitoring
• Coolant Level
• Maintenance Indicator
• Auxiliary Pressure High Warning
• Auxiliary Temperature High Warning
• Customer Password 1
• Customer Password 2
• Equipment ID
• Between Top Engine Limit (TEL) and
110% of rated speed
• 1800 - 2200 rpm
• 600 - 1400 rpm
• + or - 3% rated hp
• 850 lb ft minimum
• 5 - 1000 rpm/sec ramp rate
• Off / Warning / Warn/Derate /
Shutdown
• Enable / Disabled, OEM Installed
• Off, Automatic, Manual
• 0 kPa (0 psi) - 2963 kPa (423 psi)
• 00 C (320 F) to 1200 C (2480 F)
• 8 characters
• 8 characters
• 17 alphanumeric characters
 ADEM III - Benefits
• Reduced Gaseous & Particulate Emissions
– No Acceleration Smoke
• Improved Operating Performance
– Response, Improved Cold Start Capability
• Application Feature(s)
– Programmable Low/High rpm Limit, Droop
• System Integration
– Monitoring System
 ADEM III - more Benefits
• Common OEM application interface in
3126B, C-9, 3176C, 3196, 3406E and
3456.
• Industry Standard J1939 CAN datalink for
ease of communication with Customer
provided control systems
 ADEM III Management Information
Instantaneous
Operation Histograms:
- RPM
- % Load
Current Job
Totals
Maintenance
Engine Information
Life Time Totals

• All Results Calculated and Stored in the ECM

– No Data Logger Modules Required
– Integrated System for Higher Reliability / Lower
Operating Cost
 Competition

For Reference Only

C-9 Competitive Comparison
C -9 C u m m in s Q S C T ie r
T ie r II I
B o r e m m ( in .) 1 1 2 ( 4 .4 1 ) 1 1 4 ( 4 .4 9 )
S t r o k e m m ( in .) 1 4 9 ( 5 .8 7 ) 1 3 5 ( 5 .3 2 )
D is p la c e m e n t 8 .8 L 8 .3 L
# o f V a lv e s 4 4
F u e l S y s te m HEUI B C o n s ta n t P re s s u re

L e n g t h m m ( in .) 1 0 7 8 ( 4 2 .4 ) 1 1 0 8 ( 4 4 .0 )
W id t h m m ( in .) 8 3 2 ( 3 2 .8 ) 7 1 7 ( 2 8 .2 )
H e ig h t m m ( in .) 9 5 4 ( 3 7 .6 ) 1 0 5 9 ( 4 1 .7 )
W e ig h t k g ( lb .) 6 8 1 (1 5 0 0 ) 7 2 3 (1 5 9 5 )
L in e r s Yes Yes
R a te d S p e e d 1 8 0 0 -2 2 0 0 1 9 0 0 -2 1 0 0
R a te d P o w e r 2 7 5 -3 8 5 h p 3 1 0 -3 5 0 h p
P e a k T o rq u e 8 0 0 - 1 2 5 0 f t - lb 1 0 5 0 - 1 2 5 0 f t - lb
B S F C g r /h p .h r 2 0 5 -2 1 5 N .A .