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Industrial engines C15
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Max. power
444 kW
Max. torque
2717 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Overview
On construction sites and mining operations, in agriculture, forestry, and many other industries, Cat® C15 industrial diesel engines deliver the power, performance, and durability needed to tackle the toughest challenges.
Most importantly, they are supported by the global Cat dealer network, which provides maintenance and support for all Cat industrial engines.
Industries and applications powered by C15 engines include agriculture, agricultural tractors, aircraft ground support, drilling rigs, chippers/grinders, harvesters/feller bunchers, compactors/rollers, compressors, construction, cranes, crushers, dredgers, forestry, general industry, hydraulic power units, irrigation equipment, loaders/carryalls, material handling, mining, mobile earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, shovels/draglines, surface transport equipment, and trenchers.
C15 engines, with power ratings of 328-444 bkW (440-595 bhp) at 1,800-2,100 rpm, comply with China's Stage II standard, U.S. EPA Tier 3 (equivalent), and EU Stage IIIA (equivalent) emissions standards.
Available through EPA (U.S.) and EU flexibility programs, as well as for other regulated and non-regulated regions.
Key Features
- Reliable, Quiet, and Durable Power Supply
- Wide Range of Applications
- Installation
- After-Sales Service
Reliable, Quiet, and Durable Power Supply
World-class manufacturing capabilities and processes, combined with proven core engine designs, ensure reliability, quiet operation, and equipment longevity.
Wide Range of Applications
Market leader in power ratings and factory-configurable options for agriculture, material handling, construction, mining, forestry, aircraft ground support, and many other industrial applications.
Installation
Exceptional power density allows adaptation to a wide range of applications. Numerous installation options minimize the overall package dimensions, making it ideal for equipment with tight engine compartments.
After-Sales Service
Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sampling Customer Support Agreements Extended Service Coverage (ESC) Caterpillar Superior dealer network Extensive after-sales service network with the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Product Specifications for C15
- RATED POWER
- Maximum power444 kW
- Maximum torque2717 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Rated speed1,800-2,100 rpm
- Minimum power328 kW
- EMISSIONS STANDARDS
- EmissionsChina Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 (equivalent), and EU Stage IIIA (equivalent)
- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Engine configurationDiesel 6-cylinder inline, 4-stroke cycle
- Bore137 mm
- Stroke171 mm
- Displacement15.2 l
- Compression ratio18.0:1
- AspirationTurbocharged with aftercooling
- Combustion systemDirect injection
- Flywheel rotationCounterclockwise
- Aftertreatment-
- ENGINE DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE)
- Length1377 mm
- Width919 mm
- Height1226 mm
- Weight, dry (basic engine without optional equipment)1469 kg
Standard Equipment for C15
- Air Intake System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-air aftercooler
- Control System
- Electronic governor and PTO speed control
- Programmable settings
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensation for fuel temperature
- Programmable low and high idle, and total engine limit
- Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
- Engine monitoring, broadcasting, and control via SAE J1939
- ADEM™ A4 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
- Cylinder block circuit pump, centrifugal
- Water pump, inlet
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold; dry
- Optional exhaust outlet
- Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Flywheel housing: SAE No. 1
- Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Secondary fuel filter (2 microns)
- Tertiary fuel filter (2 microns)
- ACERT™ technology
- Fuel transfer pump
- Fuel priming pump
- Lubrication System
- Crankcase breather
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler spout
- Lubrication oil filter
- Front oil pan
- Oil dipstick
- Gear pumps
- General Specifications
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Cold start capability at -20°C (-4°F)
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, optional colors available upon request
