C15
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. C15 engines, with ratings: 328-444 bkW (440-595 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm, meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.
| Maximum Power | 595 hp |
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| Maximum Torque | 2004 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800-2100 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 440 hp |
| Emissions | China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
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| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Stroke | 6.8 in |
| Displacement | 927.6 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - |
| Length | 54.2 in |
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| Width | 36.2 in |
| Height | 48.3 in |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 3239 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Control System
- Electronic governing, PTO speed control
- Programmable ratings
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle and total engine limit
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
- ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
- Water pump, inlet
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
- Optional exhaust outlet
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Fuel filter, secondary (2 micron)
- Fuel filter, tertiary (2 micron)
- ACERT™ Technology
- Fuel transfer pump
- Fuel priming pump
Lube System
- Crankcase breather
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Lube oil filter
- Front sump oil pan
- Oil dipstick
- Gear driven oil pump
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request