C7 318-1708 326-4702 Diesel Engine Assembly for Caterpillar 329D Excavator

Direct Answer for Fleet Owners & Workshops: The C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly turnkey unit by Tatan is engineered specifically for 30-ton class Caterpillar 329D / 329D L heavy excavators operating under severe quarry excavation and rock breaking duty cycles. Calibrated for 152 kW high-output rating and fully assembled with an electronic fuel injection pump, 6 calibrated injectors, exhaust turbocharger, 24V starter motor, charging alternator, and high-flow water pump, it installs directly onto your original Caterpillar flywheel housing and hydraulic pump drive coupling with zero bracket alterations.

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What Fleet Owners & Workshops Get from Tatan:

  • Fully Dressed Complete Assembly: Shipped as a complete C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly dressed with fuel injection pump, electronic injectors, turbocharger, 24V starter, and charging alternator.
  • Restores 152 kW Heavy Output: Delivers full 204 HP output power to drive high-flow Caterpillar dual hydraulic main pumps without engine bogging during heavy 30-ton rock excavation.
  • Centrifugally Cast Alloy Cylinder Liners: Heavy-duty iron liners resist thermal distortion under prolonged quarry loading, preventing coolant and oil migration.
  • Direct Plug-and-Play for CAT 329D: Pre-aligned engine front gear cover, rear bellhousing, and oil pan sump eliminate field alignment and bracket modifications.
  • Automated Dyno Bench Certified: Hot oil gallery pressure, full-throttle horsepower, and turbo boost verified on computerized dynamometer test benches prior to boxing.
  • Backed by a 12-Month Warranty: Zero MOQ (1 Unit accepted) with reliable 3-7 day global air express or ocean cargo delivery.

Description

C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly Overview

The C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly manufactured by Tatan is an electronic 7.2L 6-cylinder inline turbocharged water-cooled diesel engine built in accordance with ISO fluid power standards and heavy construction machinery specifications. Engineered specifically for 30-ton class Caterpillar 329D, 329D L, and 329D LN excavators carrying heavy 1.8 m³ rock buckets, replacing your worn powerplant with this complete C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly unit eliminates chronic fuel injection faults, excessive blow-by, and severe engine bogging under heavy hydraulic digging loads.

Built strictly according to original Caterpillar OEM specifications, this complete engine assembly comes fully equipped with a high-pressure fuel pump, 6 electronic injectors, exhaust turbocharger, starter motor, and charging alternator, ensuring direct bolt-on fitment with original CAT bellhousings and dual hydraulic pump drive couplings.

⚠️ Technical Verification for Caterpillar 329D Owners: Certain regional variations of the Caterpillar 329D series feature differing ECM wiring harness pinouts or oil pan sump dipstick locations. Please send a photo of your existing engine serial plate to Gavin for immediate confirmation before shipping.

Key Attributes & Parameters for C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly

Product CategoryDiesel Engine AssemblyWarranty1 Year / 12 Months
Specific Engine ModelCaterpillar C7 / C7 ACERT EngineBrand NameTatan
Compatible EquipmentCaterpillar 329D | 329D L ExcavatorOEM Part NumberC7 / 318-1708 / 326-4702
Engine Displacement7.242 Liters (7242 cc / 7.2L)Cylinder Arrangement6 Cylinders Inline (I-6) 4-Stroke
Horsepower & RPM152 kW (204 HP) @ 1800-2000 RPMCooling SystemWater-Cooled / Liquid Cooled
Machinery Test ReportProvided (Dyno Tested under Load)Video Outgoing-InspectionProvided Before Shipping
Fuel Injection SystemElectronic Direct Fuel InjectionPlace of OriginGuangdong, China
Quality StatusBrand New Replacement EnginePackagingExport Wooden Box Packaging

Supported Machinery Brands & Engine Coverage

In addition to Caterpillar, Tatan manufactures replacement complete diesel engines and overhaul components for leading machinery brands:

C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly for Caterpillar 329D excavator
Tatan Compatible Excavator Machinery Brands Display Hitachi Komatsu Caterpillar Kobelco Volvo Doosan

Application Scenarios & Buyer Value

When rebuilding or replacing aging powerplants with our C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly, workshops and equipment owners eliminate repetitive downtime:

Application ScenarioValue Delivered to Buyer
Caterpillar 329D Engine ReplacementSwapping to a complete C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly cuts machine repair downtime by up to 70% compared to field block rebuilding.
Excavator Overhaul WorkshopsAvoids the high cost and unreliability of line-boring damaged blocks and troubleshooting complex electronic sensor wiring faults on 30-ton machines.
Heavy Earthmoving & Quarry FleetsRestores full 152 kW hydraulic breakout torque without engine bogging down under heavy 30-ton bucket cycles.
Export Heavy Parts StockistsReady-to-ship replacement engine units for international contractors maintaining high-population Caterpillar 329D fleets.

C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly OEM Diagnostic Guide

Use this technical diagnostic guide to identify engine failures on your Caterpillar 329D excavator:

Engine SymptomTechnical Cause AnalysisTatan Factory-Grade Solution
1. Hard cold starting, low fuel rail pressure, dense white smokeExcessive internal back-leakage from worn electronic fuel injectors or fuel pump pressure control valve seat wear.Test injector return volume or replace with a complete Tatan C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly unit.
2. Severe power drop & heavy black smoke under hydraulic loadTurbocharger wastegate seizure, boost pressure sensor drift, or suction control valve sticking on the high-pressure fuel pump.Verify intake manifold boost pressure (>1.2 bar) or swap to a factory pre-tested complete engine.
3. High engine oil consumption & heavy crankcase blow-byScored 7.2L cylinder liner walls, stuck oil control rings, or valve stem seal wear allowing oil ingestion into combustion chambers.Install Tatan new complete engine; flush engine oil gallery and replace primary and secondary fuel filters.
4. Overheating & coolant surge into expansion reservoirCylinder head gasket combustion leakage between cylinders or water pump impeller cavitation erosion under high-temperature loads.Replace thermostat (82°C), flush radiator core, or swap to a brand-new complete engine assembly.

Transport Packaging & Fast Global Shipping

To ensure damage-free international transport, every Tatan C7 engine assembly is preserved with anti-corrosion oil, sealed in heavy poly film, and strapped inside an export-grade wooden crate.

Global shipping supported by multiple logistics companies DHL FedEx UPS Sea Air Freight

✈️ Express Air Courier

Partnered with DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT for 3-7 day express door-to-door delivery worldwide.

🚢 Sea Cargo Freight

LCL and FCL ocean container shipping for heavy engine assemblies and bulk orders.

📦 Export Wooden Cases

Fumigated solid wooden boxes with custom high-density foam inserts to prevent shipping shock.

Quality Control & International Certificates

Tatan hydraulic and engine components are manufactured under ISO 9001 certified quality control systems and strictly comply with international CE safety standards.

Tatan Quality Assurance ISO9001 CE Qualification Certificates

C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly FAQ & Related Categories

Q1: Is this C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly a direct replacement for Caterpillar 329D excavators?
A: Yes. This assembly is engineered to direct OEM specifications for Caterpillar 329D, 329D L, and 329D LN machines, matching original bellhousing dimensions, motor couplings, and ECM wiring harnesses.
Q2: How does the Cat C7 152 kW engine on 329D differ from the C7 on 324D?
A: While sharing the 7.24L displacement platform, the Caterpillar 329D engine features a high-output ECM calibration delivering 152 kW (204 HP) versus 140 kW on 324D. This provides the increased reserve torque required to power larger 30-ton quarry rock buckets without lugging down.
Q3: Does the engine assembly include the turbocharger, starter motor, and alternator?
A: Yes. Tatan complete engine assemblies come fully dressed with the electronic fuel injection pump, injectors, exhaust turbocharger, water pump, 24V starter motor, and charging alternator ready for immediate installation.
Q4: What are the primary OEM part numbers associated with this Caterpillar 329D engine?
A: Common OEM reference numbers include 318-1708, 326-4702, 284-8887, 311-9506, and Cat C7 ACERT.
Q5: How does Tatan test and certify this engine before export shipping?
A: Every single engine assembly undergoes a computerized dynamometer bench test under full operating load. We monitor oil gallery pressure, coolant flow temperature, common rail fuel delivery, and turbo boost pressure before sealing the engine in heavy-duty moisture-proof packaging inside a fumigated wooden crate.

Get Wholesale Factory Quote for C7 318-1708 Engine Assembly

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* Note: Wholesale Reference Price Starts From $300.00. Please contact Gavin for a final customized quote.

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