Caterpillar C1.5

Caterpillar C1.5 engineThe Caterpillar C1.5 is a 1.5 L (1,496 cc, 91.29 cu·in) natural aspirated or turbocharged three-cylinders four-stroke liquid-cooled internal combustion vertical diesel engine, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. for general-purpose applications.

The Cat C1.5 engine has a three-cylinders, cast-iron cylinder block, overhead valve design, indirect injection fuel system, 12 volts electric starter motor, and 12 Volts (65 amp) alternator and glow plug starting aid. This engine used a belt-driven coolant pump and coolant temperature switch. The lubrication system consists of a closed-circuit breather, spin-on lube oil filter, lube oil pressure switch, and lube oil sump.

Naturally aspirated version of the CAT C1.5 engine produced:

  • EU Stage IIIA emission standards: From 28.4 PS (20.9 kW; 28.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm to 34.1 PS (25.1 kW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm of maximum output power and 79.9 N·m (8.1 kg·m, 58.9 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm of torque.
  • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards: 24.9 PS (18.4 kW; 24.7 HP) at 2,100 rpm.
  • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards: From 28.2 PS (20.7 KW; 27.8 HP) at 2,200 rpm to 34.1 PS (25.1 KW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm of peak horsepower.

Turbocharged version of the C1.5 engine produced:

  • EU Stage IIIA emission standards: From 31.4 PS (23.1 kW; 31.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm to 40.6 PS (30.0 kW; 40.2 HP) at 3,000 rpm of maximum output power.
  • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards: From 24.9 PS (18.4 kW; 24.7 HP) at 1,800 rpm to 37.4 PS (27.6 kW; 37.0 HP) at 3,000 rpm of maximum output power.
  • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards: From 31.4 PS (23.1 KW; 31 HP) at 2,200 rpm to 40.8 PS (30.0 KW; 40.2 HP) at 3,000 rpm of power.
  • Power unit C1.5 produced:

    • EU Stage IIIA emission standards: 34.1 PS (25.1 kW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm.
    • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards: 36.7 PS (27.0 KW; 36.2 HP) at 2,800 rpm
    • U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards: 32.9 PS (24.2 KW; 32.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm

    General information

    Engine Specifications
    Engine modelCat C1.5
    Engine type4-stroke, OHV, three-cylinders
    Displacement1,496 cm3, (91.29 cu·in)
    Max. horsepower Naturally aspirated
    EU Stage IIIA:
    28.4 PS (20.9 kW; 28.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm to
    34.1 PS (25.1 kW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final:
    24.9 PS (18.4 kW; 24.7 HP) at 2,100 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim:
    28.2 PS (20.7 KW; 27.8 HP) at 2,200 rpm to
    34.1 PS (25.1 KW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm

    Turbocharged
    EU Stage IIIA:
    31.4 PS (23.1 kW; 31.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm to
    40.6 PS (30.0 kW; 40.2 HP) at 3,000 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final:
    24.9 PS (18.4 kW; 24.7 HP) at 1,800 rpm to
    37.4 PS (27.6 kW; 37.0 HP) at 3,000 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim:
    31.4 PS (23.1 KW; 31 HP) at 2,200 rpm to
    40.8 PS (30.0 KW; 40.2 HP) at 3,000 rpm

    Power unit
    EU Stage IIIA:
    34.1 PS (25.1 kW; 33.7 HP) at 3,000 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final:
    36.7 PS (27.0 KW; 36.2 HP) at 2,800 rpm
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim:
    32.9 PS (24.2 KW; 32.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm

    Max. torque79.9 N·m (8.1 kg·m, 58.9 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm
    Cooling systemLiquid-cooled
    Lubricating systemPressure feed
    Fuel systemIndirect injection
    Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
    Starting systemStarter motor 12V
    PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
    Dimensions (L x W X H) Engine: 572 x 453 x 643 mm (22.5 x 17.8 x 25.3 in)
    Engine (Turbo version): 572 x 512 x 643 mm (22.5 x 20.2 x 25.3 in)
    Power unit: 820 x 497 x 793 mm (32.3 x 19.6 x 31.2 in)
    Dry weight Engine: 149.0 kg (328.5 lbs)
    Engine (Turbo version): 156.5 kg (345.0 lbs)
    Power unit: 175.0 kg (385.8 lbs)

    Cylinder Block and Head

    Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 84.0 mm (3.31 in) and 90.0 mm (3.54 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 22.5:1. The engine used cast iron engine block and cast iron exhaust manifold.

    Cylinder block
    Compression ratio:22.5:1
    Cylinder bore:84.0 mm (3.31 in)
    Piston stroke:90.0 mm (3.54 in)
    Crankshaft center distance:45 mm (1.77 in)
    Cylinder head
    Valve arrangement:OHV, belt driven
    Valves::2 per cylinder,(6 valves in total)

    Service Data

    The engine oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 is recommended for the C0.5, refilling oil capacity is 6.0 L (6.34 US. qt, 5.28 Imp. qt.).

    Oil system
    Lubrication system:Pressure feed
    Oil capacity:6.0 L (6.34 US. qt, 5.28 Imp. qt.)
    Cooling system
    Cooling system:Liquid-cooled
    Capacity:2.6 L (2.75 U.S. qts)
    Fuel system
    Type:Indirect injection

    References

    1. CAT C1.5 industrial engine technical datasheet. Caterpillar. 2013.

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