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C15 ACERT Tier 4 Interim / EU Stage IIIB

Cat C15 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C15 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs while meeting tight environmental requirements.This is an ideal engine for applications that require Tier 4 Interim or EU Stage IIIB emissions certifications in land mechanical drilling applications such as mud pump drives. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat C15 ACERT Diesel Engine. Ratings: 429-597 bkW (575-800 bhp) @ 1800-2000 rpm meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB emission standards.

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C15 ACERT™ Tier 4 I Engine
C15 ACERT™ Tier 4 I Engine

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Emissions

Engine Design

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Advanced Digital Engine Management

Power Units

Custom Packaging

Fuel & Oil

Optional Attachments

Transmissions

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

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Specifications

Spec Value
Minimum Rating 475 BHP 429 bkW
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Maximum Rating 581 BHP 597 bkW
Bore 5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.7 in 171 mm
Rated Speed 2000 r/min 1800 r/min
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection ADEM A4 ADEM A4
Engine Weight – Net Dry 2976 lb 1350 kg
Oil Change Interval 250 - 500 250 - 500
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing SAE No. 1 SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth 113 113
Displacement 928 in³ 15.2 l
Spec Value
Minimum Cooling System – Engine Only 5 gal (US) 18.7 l
Spec Value
Length 60.2 in 1530 mm
Width 37.8 in 961 mm
Height 51 in 1282 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled

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

  • Vertical outlet thermostat housing, centrifugal water pump, guidance on cooling system design available to ensure machine reliability

Exhaust System

  • Clean Emissions Module (CEM) that includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Cat Regeneration System, optional exhaust outlet

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • SAE 0 and SAE 1 flywheel housing

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, oil filter, oil dipstick, oil pump (gear driven), choice of sumps (front, rear, shallow)

Power Take Off

  • SAE A, SAE B, SAE C drives available, engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications

General

  • Paint: Cat yellow; vibration damper; lifting eyes

Optional Equipment

Engine-Mounted Transmission Oil Cooler

  • integration with engine cooling system allows ease of installation and a tighter overall engine package

Engine Brakes

  • braking capabilities for mobile applications

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