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RCPXN18.1ER3

Caterpillar RCPXN18.1ER3 is listed in this library as a marine diesel or dual-fuel engine in the Main Engines (4-Stroke) / Main Engine 4-Stroke category. Equipment of this class is typically installed in the engine room or machinery space, coupled to propulsion equipment, a generator, or another shipboard load according to the installation. Its shipboard purpose is to convert fuel energy into mechanical shaft power for propulsion or auxiliary power generation. The exact piping, electrical, control, foundation, and accessory arrangement depends on the vessel and the supplied configuration. The source data records the following model-specific information: Leistung (kW) is listed as 847.0. Where adjacent models in the same product family differ in rating, size, materials, control options, certification, or accessories, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact model-specific differences.

847.0 kW
Power

Components & Design

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Technical Data

epa engine family RCPXN18.1ER3
model years 2024-2024
imo engine category Category 1
displacement per cyl l 3
combustion cycle 4 Stroke Compression Ignition
fuel system Direct Injection (Unit Injector, Electronic)
aspiration Turbocharged
epa test config count 1

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Common failures & inspection points

Fuel-system contamination, restricted filtration, injector malfunction, or poor fuel supply causes difficult starting, uneven firing, power loss, or abnormal exhaust smoke
Lubrication failure from low level, contamination, pump problems, or blocked passages produces low oil-pressure alarms, high bearing temperature, or abnormal mechanical noise
Cooling-system restriction, leakage, pump degradation, or fouled coolers causes rising jacket-water or charge-air temperatures and possible load reduction
Air, turbocharging, or exhaust-system fouling and leakage can cause poor combustion, high exhaust temperature, smoke, or reduced available power
Sensor, actuator, governor, control, or safety-system faults can cause unstable speed, failed start, alarms, trips, or inability to accept load

Service & Maintenance

Trend lubricating-oil pressure and condition, cooling temperatures, exhaust temperatures, crankcase condition, fuel and air systems, leakage, vibration, and alarm history. Inspect filters, coolers, turbocharging equipment, mounts, couplings, safety devices, and starting arrangements; use maker data for valve clearances, bearing limits, injection settings, and all exact tolerances.

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Replacement Parts

Maintain the manufacturer-recommended filters, gaskets and seals, injector and fuel-system service items, sensors, belts or flexible elements where fitted, starting-system items, and critical lubricating- and cooling-system components. For exact part numbers, wear limits, and onboard quantities, refer to the manufacturer documentation.
Equipment Model #154619 · ✓ still in production

Wer liefert dieses Teil? 226 Betriebe im Verzeichnis · 26 aus Herstellerlisten

Caterpillar Marine
NoneUnited States
✓ autorisiert
Finning Power Systems
NoneUnited Kingdom|Canada
✓ autorisiert
Finnings UK Ltd (Aberdeen)
NoneUnited Kingdom
✓ autorisiert
Global Services (Europe) Ltd
NoneUnited Kingdom
✓ autorisiert
Global Services (Europe) Ltd
NoneUnited Kingdom
✓ autorisiert
Hewitt Equipment Ltd
NoneCanada
✓ autorisiert
Kelly Tractor Co.
NoneUnited States
✓ autorisiert
Louisiana Cat
Reserve, United States
✓ autorisiert
MaK Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG
NoneGermany|China|United Arab Emirates
✓ autorisiert
MaK Toromont Cat
NoneCanada
✓ autorisiert
Nc Machinery Co
NoneUnited States
✓ autorisiert
Peterson Power Systems, Inc.
NoneUnited States
✓ autorisiert
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