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How much horsepower can you get out of a C15 cat?

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Emma Martin

Published Feb 11, 2026

How much horsepower can you get out of a C15 cat?

Power Rating

Maximum Power580 HP 433 kW
Maximum Torque1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power475 HP 354 kW

Is a C15 CAT engine good?

It’s a workhorse The CAT C15’s ubiquity, fuel economy, reliability and low operating costs make it the engine of choice for fleet and owner-operators all over Canada. From harvesters, pumps, paving equipment, to compressors, dredgers and power equipment, this engine is built to get the job done.

How much horsepower does a C15 Acert have?

625 hp
The new ratings complement the entire Cat engine line, the C7, C9, C11, C13, and C15, now all equipped with ACERT emission control technology. The new 625 hp version of the C15 will be marketed as the “King of the Hill.” It develops 625 hp at 1,800 rpm and is rated at 595 hp at 2,100 rpm with a 38% torque rise.

What size is a C15 cat?

The Caterpillar C15 is an in-line, six-cylinder diesel engine. The bore by stroke ratio is 5.4 inches by 6.75 inches, or 137 mm by 171 mm. The displacement is 15.2 liters, or 928 cubic inches.

What is a Cat C15 Acert?

So how does the new C15 with ACERT (Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology) manage to be clean and powerful? The idea is to run the engine lean and mean-lots of boost, lots of compression, and precise injection events to make the C15 use fuel as efficiently as possible.

How much oil does a Cat C15 engine hold?

PETU DEF capacity up to 48.4 liters (51.1 U.S. quarts).

How many miles can a C15 last?

Inside The Caterpillar C15 In order to stay on top of new emissions technology, we looked toward an engine that is very clean, yet still can be expected to last 1,000,000 miles-the Caterpillar C15.

How long do CAT C15 engines last?

If you are looking for an engine that is very clean and that has an expectancy to last to 1,000,000 miles, the Caterpillar C15 is the engine for you. This engine is a 15.2L engine that has extreme power and is found in many heavy weight semis.

How much fuel does a CAT C15 burn at idle?

A Cat C15 will burn at idle 3/4 of a gallon per hour…

How many Litres of oil does a C15 CAT hold?

What does a Caterpillar C15 engine weight?

3239 lb
Engine Dimensions – Approximate

Length54.2 in 1377 mm
Width36.2 in 919 mm
Height48.3 in 1226 mm
Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments3239 lb 1469 kg