C15 Tier 4 Industrial Power Units - Highly Regulated

C15

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The Cat® C15 Industrial Power Unit is offered in ratings ranging from 354-433 bkW (475-580 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the Cat® Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
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High Performance

Simple and efficient turbocharger with balance valve provides optimal air management and improved fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.
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Fuel & Oil

Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB or Stage IV engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Cat® engines are designed to accommodate B20 biofuel. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.
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Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.
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World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM sample
- Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
- Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
- Superior dealer service network
- Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
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World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

Simple and efficient turbocharger with balance valve provides optimal air management and improved fuel efficiency.

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB or Stage IV engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Cat® engines are designed to accommodate B20 biofuel. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM sample
Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
Superior dealer service network
Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Full Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C15

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Power Rating

Maximum Power	580.0 HP 433.0 kW
Rated Speed	1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power	475.0 HP 354.0 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

General

Engine Configuration	Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore	5.4 in 137.0 mm
Stroke	6.7 in 171.0 mm
Displacement	927.6 in³ 15.2 l
Compression Ratio	17.0:1 17.0:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment	DOC+DPF+SCR DOC+DPF+SCR

Power Unit Dimensions

Length	98.0 in 2488.0 mm
Width	48.4 in 1229.0 mm
Height	79.0 in 2006.0 mm
Weight	5842.0 lb 2650.0 kg

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Width	43.8 in 1112.0 mm
Height	25.8 in 654.0 mm
Diameter	14.0 in 356.0 mm
Weight	591.0 lb 268.0 kg

PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only

Length	33.6 in 854.0 mm
Width	11.3 in 287.0 mm
Height	21.7 in 551.0 mm
Weight	42.8 lb 19.42 kg
Volume Capacity	51.1 qt (US) 48.4 l

C15 Standard Equipment

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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/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment

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

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Industrial C15

C15

Maximum Power: 580.0 HP; 433.0 kW
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm; 1800-2100 rpm

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C13

Maximum Power: 520.0 HP; 388.0 kW
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final emissions standards; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final emissions standards
Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm; 1800-2100 rpm

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Industrial C18

C18

Maximum Power: 630.0 HP; 470.0 kW
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Rated Speed: 1800-2000 rpm; 1800-2000 rpm

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