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Cat® C15 Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
580hp
Maximum Torque:
1958lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
475hp

Overview

On construction sites and mining operations, in agriculture and forestry, and in a wide range of industries, Cat® C15 Industrial Diesel Engines deliver the power, performance and durability to take on the biggest challenges. More importantly, they're backed by the world-class Cat dealer network ready to service and support every Cat® industrial engine. Industries and applications powered by C15 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.

Category:
Industrial Diesel Engines

Brand:
Caterpillar

Power Rating

Maximum Power:
580hp
Maximum Torque:
1958lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
475hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
China Nonroad Stage IV

General

Engine Configuration:
In-Line 6
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.7in
Displacement:
927.6in³
Compression Ratio:
17.0:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System:
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
DOC+DPF+SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
56.6in
Width:
38.1in
Height:
49.1in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
3673lb

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Length:
45.4in
Width:
43.8in
Height:
25.7in

Aftertreatment Dimensions*

Diameter:
14in

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Weight:
600lb

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only

Length:
33.6in
Width:
11.3in
Height:
21.7in
Weight:
42.8lb
Volume Capacity:
51.1qt (US)

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
  • Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations

control system

  • Electronic control system
  • Over-foam wiring harness
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensated for fuel temperature
  • Configurable software features
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  • Remote fan control

cooling system

  • Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
  • Centrifugal water pump
  • Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability

flywheels and flywheel housing

  • Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
  • Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV).

fuel system

  • MEUI injection
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronic fuel priming

lube system

  • Open crankcase ventilation system
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump
  • Choice of front, rear or center sumps
  • Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system)

power take off (pto)

  • SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.

general

  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

aftertreatment / clean emissions control equipment

  • Cat Regeneration System
  • Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • NOx Reduction System (NRS)
  • Flex pipe connection kit with 90° rotatable elbows to attach to Cat Regeneration System Inlet
  • Available in 12 volt or 24 volt systems

aftertreatment

  • Cat Regeneration System
  • Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  • NOx Reduction System (NRS)
  • Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
  • Available in 12V or 24V systems

Optional Equipment