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.
Power Rating
- Maximum Power
- 580HP
- Maximum Torque
- 1958lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- Rated Speed
- 1800-2100 rpm
- Minimum Power
- 475HP
Emission Standards
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
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
- Weight
- 600lb
Aftertreatment Dimensions*
- Diameter
- 14in
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 (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
- 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) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
- 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
- U.s. Epa Tier 4 Interim, Eu Stage Iiib 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
- U.s. Epa Tier 4 Final, Eu Stage Iv 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:
Specifications
Power Rating
- Maximum Power
- 580HP
- Maximum Torque
- 1958lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- Rated Speed
- 1800-2100 rpm
- Minimum Power
- 475HP
Emission Standards
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
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
- Weight
- 600lb
Aftertreatment Dimensions*
- Diameter
- 14in
PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only
- Length
- 33.6in
- Width
- 11.3in
- Height
- 21.7in
- Weight
- 42.8lb
- Volume Capacity
- 51.1qt (US)
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
- 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) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
- 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
- U.s. Epa Tier 4 Interim, Eu Stage Iiib 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
- U.s. Epa Tier 4 Final, Eu Stage Iv 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