Cat® C15 Diesel Engine

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.

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Maximum Power580HP

Maximum Torque1958lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

Rated Speed1800-2100 rpm

Minimum Power475HP

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

Engine ConfigurationIn-Line 6

Bore5.4in

Stroke6.7in

Displacement927.6in³

Compression Ratio17.0:1

AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)

Combustion SystemDirect Injection

Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise

AftertreatmentDOC+DPF+SCR

Length56.6in

Width38.1in

Height49.1in

Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments3673lb

Length45.4in

Width43.8in

Height25.7in

Weight600lb

Diameter14in

Length33.6in

Width11.3in

Height21.7in

Weight42.8lb

Volume Capacity51.1qt (US)

Standard

Turbocharged

Air-to-Air Aftercooled

Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Standard

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

Standard

Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet

Centrifugal water pump

Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability

Standard

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).

Standard

MEUI injection

Primary fuel filter

Secondary fuel filters

Fuel transfer pump

Electronic fuel priming

Standard

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) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)

Standard

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.

Standard

Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

Standard

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

Standard

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

Cat® C15 Diesel Engine