ACERT technology off-road applications job aid
Engine/Products Features/Benefits
C6.6
Wheel Loaders – 924, 928, 938 Feature: Replaces the 3056E
Track-Type Loader – 953, 963 Benefit: Introduces leading technology to this
Track-Type Tractor – D5N size engine
Motor Graders – Monarch A Feature: Improved fuel system
WTS – 613C Benefit: A significant power and torque
Wheel Skidder – 525C increase over the 3056E
Asphalt Paver – AP6xx Feature: ACERT technology
Compactor – CP/CS 5xx – 6xx Benefit: Excellent fuel consumption across all
ratings
C7
Wheel Loaders – 950, 962 Feature: Replaces the 3126B, uses many of
Hydraulic Excavators – 322, 325 the same core parts
Track-Type Tractor – D6N Benefit: Core parts have proven reliability
Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Feature: Enhanced 3126 cylinder block
Benefit: Improves oil & coolant flow for
increased lubrication and heat dissipation
Feature: New crossflow cylinder head
Benefit: Improves engine breathing and
combustion
Feature: New monosteel pistons and narrow
rings
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
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C9
Hydraulic Excavator – 330 Feature: Enhanced version of existing C9
Track-Type Loader – 973 Benefit: Proven performer
Track-Type Tractor – D6R Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Motor Graders – 12, 143, 140, 160 Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
Scrapers – 611, 615, 627R, 637R systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Feature: New crossflow cylinder head
Benefit: Improves engine breathing and
combustion
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
C11 Feature: Upgraded version of C10
Wheel Loader – 966 Benefit: Proven reliability in the field
Articulated Dump Trucks – 725, 730 Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Track-Type Tractor – Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
Motor Graders – 14 systems, plus advanced engine mapping
RM250 Feature: Increased power density over C10
Benefit: Allows more power without increased
machine weight
Feature: New one-piece crossflow cylinder
head
Benefit: Improves engine breathing and
combustion
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
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C13 Feature: Upgraded version of C12
Wheel Loader – 972 Benefit: Proven field history
Motor Grader – 16 Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
HEX 345 Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Feature: Increased power density over C12
Benefit: Allows more power without increased
machine weight
Feature: New one-piece crossflow cylinder
head
Benefit: Improves engine breathing and
combustion
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
C15
Wheel Loader – 980 Feature: Enhanced version of existing C15
Hydraulic Excavators – 345, 365 Benefit: Based on proven engine
Track-Type Tractor – D8 Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Articulated Dump Trucks – 735, 740 Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
Off-Highway Truck – 769 systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Scrapers – 620, 657R Feature: Increased power density
Benefit: Allows more power without increased
machine weight
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Larger connecting rods with 4-bolt
end caps and improved lubrication
Benefit: Greater strength, higher durability,
longer bearing life
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
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C18 Feature: Higher output version of C15,
Wheel Loader – 988 replaces C16
Hydraulic Excavator – 385 Benefit: Parts commonality with the already
Track-Type Tractor – D9 proven C15
Motor Grader – 24 Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Off-Highway Truck – 771 Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
Scrapers – 630, 650 systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Feature: Increased power density over C16
Benefit: Allows more power without increased
machine weight
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
Feature: Larger connecting rods with 4-bolt
end caps and improved lubrication
Benefit: Greater strength, higher durability,
longer bearing life
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
Feature: Twin parallel turbos on C/D/E rated
models
Benefit: Highly responsive, outstanding
performance over a wide operating range.
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C27/32 Feature: Leverages 3412E core structure, plus
Wheel Loader – 990 parts from C15 & C18
Hydraulic Excavator – 5110 Benefit: Core parts have proven reliability
Track-Type Tractor – D10 Feature: New ADEM 4 ECM
Off-Highway Trucks – 773, 775 Benefit: Accurately controls air and fuel
systems, plus advanced engine mapping
Feature: C32 replaces 3508B, offering
significantly increased power density
Benefit: Allows more power at less machine
weight
Feature: Single waste-gate turbocharger
Benefit: Improves engine response and peak
torque, higher boost over a wider range
Feature: New crossflow cylinder heads with
overhead cam design
Benefit: Improved engine breathing and
combustion, more precise valve/injector
actuation for increased performance
Feature: New monosteel pistons, narrow rings,
and hardened plateau honed liners
Benefit: Tighter tolerance, better oil control,
reduced blow-by, less liner wear
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