Caterpillar C15

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The Caterpillar C15 is a machine built by Caterpillar. The fuel is 7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. The rated output is 645 kW. The engine is turbocharged. The engine meets emissions stage Tier 2. Fuel reaches the combustion chamber through direct injection. The charge air is cooled by air or coolant. Charging is by a turbocharger without wastegate. It is a four-stroke diesel engine. The cylinders are arranged in line. Rated output across the Caterpillar range ranges from 147 to 4,488 kW; the C15 sits at the bottom of that range with 645 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 2506C below it with 586 kW and the 3508C above it with 671 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Industrial engines. 28 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine codeCert Test 1correct
Engine familyCCPXL15.2NZScorrect
Engine familiesCCPXL15.2HPA; DCPXL15.2HPAcorrect
Fuel7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Dieselcorrect
Rated output645 kWcorrect
Power band560<kW<=2237correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Maximum torque3,422 N·mcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Cylinder layoutin linecorrect
Bore137.2 mmcorrect
Stroke171.5 mmcorrect
Operating cyclefour-stroke dieselcorrect
Injectiondirect injectioncorrect
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Turbocharger typeNon Waste Gate Turbochargercorrect
Charge-air coolingbothcorrect
Emissions stageTier 2correct

Origin and approval

VersionCert Test 1correct
Built from2012correct
Built to2013correct
Model year from2012correct
Model year to2026correct
Sales regionbothcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar C15 have?

The Caterpillar C15 delivers 645 kW.

What to check before buying

  • Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
  • For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
  • Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.

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