Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 40.2 hp 30 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 82.4 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm 111.8 Nm @ 1800 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 3000 rpm 3000 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 36.6 hp 27.3 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines C1.5
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- Maximum Power
- 40.2 hp
- 30 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 82.4 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- 111.8 Nm @ 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- ECE R96 IIIa
- ECE R96 IIIa
Overview
Cat® C1.5 Industrial Diesel Engines deliver impressive performance throughout a wide speed range with exceptional power density. Their ultra-compact package size and extensive choice of options ensures these engines are ideal for a wide range of small, off road applications. Single-side servicing improves ease of maintenance and lowers overall owner operating costs. Applications powered by C1.5 engines include: Agriculture Tractors, Combines and Harvesters, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers, Grinders, Compactors, Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Irrigation, Pumps, Turf, Landscaping, Mobile Earthmoving, Paving, Trenchers, Underground Mining, and Material Handling. C1.5 engines, with ratings: 20.9-30 bkW (28-40.2 bhp) @ 2200-3000 rpm, meet ECE R96 IIIa emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.
Features At A Glance
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM 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
Product Specifications for C1.5
Emission Standards
| Emissions | ECE R96 IIIa ECE R96 IIIa |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 22.5 in 572 mm |
| Width | 20.3 in 512 mm |
| Height | 25.3 in 643 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 356 lb 161.5 kg |
General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 3, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 3, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 3.3 in 84 mm |
| Stroke | 3.5 in 90 mm |
| Displacement | 91 in³ 1.496 l |
| Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 22.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated (NA) or Turbocharged (T) Naturally Aspirated (NA) or Turbocharged (T) |
| Combustion System | Indirect Injection Indirect Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
C1.5 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Inlet manifold with choice of inlets.
Control System
- Alternator 12 volt 65 amp
- Starter motor 12 volt
- Glow plug starting aid
Cooling System
- Belt-driven coolant pump
- Coolant temperature switch
- Choice of cooling fans
Flywheel & Flywheel Housing
- Naturally Aspirated: SAE No. 7 1/2 flywheel
- Turbocharged: SAE No. 6 1/2 or SAE No. 7 1/2 flywheel
- Naturally Aspirated: Choice of SAE No. 4 or standard backplate flywheel housing
- Turbocharged: Choice of SAE No. 4 or SAE No. 5 or standard backplate flywheel housing
Fuel System
- Fuel injection pump
- Spin-on fuel filter
- Electronic Shut-off Solenoid (ESOS)
Lube System
- Alternative oil fillers
- Spin-on lube oil filter
- Lube oil pressure switch
- Lube oil sump
General
- Cast iron, engine block
- Cast iron exhaust manifold--side outlet
- Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
- Gradeability 35° continuous
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
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C1.5
Selected
- Maximum Power
- 40.2 hp
- 30 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 82.4 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- 111.8 Nm @ 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- ECE R96 IIIa
- ECE R96 IIIa
Industrial
C1.1
- Maximum Power
- 28.2 hp
- 21 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 49.4 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
- 67 Nm @ 2400 rpm
- Emissions
- ECE R96 IIIa
- ECE R96 IIIa
Industrial
C2.2
- Maximum Power
- 66 hp
- 49.2 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 153 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- 208 Nm @ 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Equivalent
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