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Caterpillar

Cat?� C1.5 Diesel Engine

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 EPA Tier 4 Interim equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

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  • C1.5 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
    C1.5 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

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.

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.

High Performance

High Performance

Substantial torque rise delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range while maintaining low operating costs.

High Performance

Substantial torque rise delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range while maintaining low operating costs.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

Broad Application Range

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.

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.

Package Size

Package Size

Ultra-compact package size ensures ease of installation as well as exceptional power density.

Package Size

Ultra-compact package size ensures ease of installation as well as exceptional power density.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • 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

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • 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

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 40.2 hp
    Maximum Torque 83 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
    Rated Speed 2200-3000 rpm
    Minimum Power 27.8 hp
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Equivalent
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration Inline 3, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 3.3 in
    Stroke 3.5 in
    Displacement 91 in³
    Compression Ratio 22.5:1
    Aspiration Naturally Aspirated (NA) or Turbocharged (T)
    Combustion System Indirect Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 22.5 in
    Width 20.3 in
    Height 25.3 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 345 lb

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