Caterpillar C15 Diesel Engine

Arrangement No. 197-1393

General

• Manufacturer: Caterpillar

• Engine Model: C15

• Arrangement Number: 197-1393

• Engine Type: Inline 6-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel

• Aspiration: Turbocharged & aftercooled

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Application: Industrial / oilfield / pump drive

• Duty Rating: Continuous heavy-duty service

Performance (Typical for Arr. 197-1393)

(Exact rating may vary slightly by governor & emissions build)

• Rated Power: 475 – 540 HP

• Rated Speed: 1,800 RPM

• Peak Torque: ~1,850 – 2,050 lb-ft

• Torque Rise: ~30%

Common Oilfield Rating

• 540 HP @ 1,800 RPM

• Continuous pump-drive duty

Engine Specifications

• Configuration: Inline 6

• Displacement: 928 in³ (15.2 L)

• Bore: 5.4 in (137 mm)

• Stroke: 6.1 in (155 mm)

• Compression Ratio: ~17.0:1

• Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4