C15 ACERT™

C15 ACERT Land Mechanical Drilling Engine

C15 ACERT Land Drilling Engines

DESCRIPTION

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 and emissions. This is an ideal engine for 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™ Industrial Diesel Engine. Ratings: 328-444 bkW (440-595 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.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 and emissions. This is an ideal engine for land mechanical drilling applications such as mud pump drives. Cat C15 ACERT™ Industrial Diesel Engine. Ratings: 328-444 bkW (440-595 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.Oil and Gas

Custom Packaging

For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.

Custom Packaging

For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.

Transmissions

Caterpillar has a full line of engine-transmission packages that can be fully integrated with your axle, hydraulics, and operator interface. Cat transmissions deliver continuous operation under full load, smooth shifting at any speed, and maximum up time, with unmatched durability and easy maintenance.

Full Range of Attachments

Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time

Testing

Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer

- More than 2,200 dealer outlets - Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine - Cat parts and labor warranty - Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options - S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.

Web Site

For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.catoilandgasinfo.com.

Web Site

For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.catoilandgasinfo.com.

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Single turbocharger, mid-mounted, inlet 152.4 mm (6 in), hose connection
  • Control System
    • Electronic governing, PTO speed control
    • Programmable ratings
    • Cold mode start strategy
    • Automatic altitude compensation
    • Power compensation for fuel temperature
    • Programmable low and high idle and TEL
    • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
    • Engine monitoring and protection system (speed, temperature, pressure)
    • J1939 Broadcast (diagnostic, engine status, and control)
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing — outlet vertical
    • Jacket water pump — gear-driven, centrifugal, RH
    • RH front water pump inlet
    • All plugs/fittings are STOR for lines gp water
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold — dry
    • Front turbo exhaust
    • Full marmon connection, maximum load 10 kg for direct connection to turbo
  • Flywheels and Flywheel Housings
    • See Mandatory Options
  • Fuel System
    • MEUI system
    • Fuel filter, secondary, mid-mount (LH 2 micron high performance)
    • Fuel transfer pump, LH front
    • Fuel priming pump, LH mid-mount
    • Fuel sample valve, mounted on fuel filter base
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather — rear valve cover
    • Oil cooler — RH
    • Oil filter — RH
    • Oil pan — front sump
    • Oil filler — LH front
    • Oil dipstick — LH front
    • Oil pump
    • Oil valve sampling — on oil filter base
  • Mounting System
    • Front support (shipping only)
  • Power Take-Offs
    • Crankshaft pulley, 203.2 mm (8 in), 3 grooves 292.1 mm (11.5 in) 1 groove, all 15.9 mm (.63 in) width
    • Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11 tooth
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Paint — Cat yellow
    • Lifting eyes
    • Automatic variable timing, electronic
    • Electronic installation kit 70-pin connector (connectors, pins, sockets)
    • Literature group owner and operator
  • Mandatory Options
    • Throttle position sensor
    • Exhaust system — front or rear
    • Flywheel housing or rear PTO
    • Primary filter/water separator

Optional Equipment

  • Transmission Arrangement
    • Transmission cooler
    • Tool set
  • Air Compressor
    • Air chambers
    • Air compressor governor
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaners
    • Precleaners
    • Air lines
    • Air inlet gasket
  • Charging System
    • Charging alternators
    • Alternator mountings
    • Alternator wiring
    • Circuit breaker mountings
    • Alternator belt guard
  • Cooling System
    • Radiator — installed
    • Radiator — ship loose
    • Fan drive f/u/w Caterpillar installed radiator
    • Fan drives for customer-supplied radiators
    • Fan height instructions
    • Vee belts for customer-supplied radiators
    • Aftercooler lines f/u/w Caterpillar installed radiator
    • Rear-facing exhaust
    • Aftercooler lines
    • Suction fan adapters — attaches fan to fan pulley
    • Blower fan adapter — attaches fan to fan pulley
    • Blower fan
    • Suction fan
    • Fan belt tightener
    • Coolant level sensor
    • Dry charge coolant conditioners
    • Dry charge coolant conditioner element
  • Exhaust System
    • Turbo exhaust connection
    • Flexible fitting
    • Elbows
    • Flanges
    • Dry elbow

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
C15 ACERT Land Mechanical Drilling Engine
Name:
C15 ACERT™
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine Specifications

Minimum Rating
440 BHP / 328 bkW
Maximum Rating
595 BHP / 444 bkW
Emissions
EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed
2100 r/min / 1800 r/min
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171 mm
Displacement
928 in³ / 15.2 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection
ADEM A3
Engine Weight - Net Dry
2743 lb / 1245 kg
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval
250
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)

Capacity for Liquids

Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only
5.5 gal (US) / 20.8 l

Dimensions

Length
54.2 in / 1377 mm
Width
36.5 in / 927 mm
Height
48.3 in / 1227 mm

SEE HOW C15 ACERT™ COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Land Drilling Engines and Generator Sets
C15 ACERT™
C15 ACERT Land Drilling Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
440 BHP / 328 bkW
Maximum Rating
595 BHP / 444 bkW
Emissions
EPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed
2100 r/min / 1800 r/min
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6.75 in / 171 mm
Displacement
928 in³ / 15.2 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection
ADEM A3
Engine Weight - Net Dry
2743 lb / 1245 kg
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval
250
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only
5.5 gal (US) / 20.8 l
Length
54.2 in / 1377 mm
Width
36.5 in / 927 mm
Height
48.3 in / 1227 mm
Land Drilling Engines and Generator Sets
C15 ACERT™
C15 ACERT™ Tier 4 I Engine
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
475 BHP / 354 bkW
Maximum Rating
580 BHP / 433 bkW
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB
Rated Speed
2100 r/min / 1800 r/min
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke
6.7 in / 171 mm
Displacement
928 in³ / 15.2 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection
ADEM A4
Engine Weight - Net Dry
2976 lb / 1350 kg
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval
250 - 500
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
113
Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only
5 gal (US) / 18.7 l
Length
47.4 in / 1203 mm
Width
36.7 in / 933 mm
Height
46.7 in / 1186 mm
Land Drilling Engines and Generator Sets
C18 ACERT™
C18 ACERT™ Tier 4 Final Petroleum Engine
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
755 BHP / 563 bkW
Maximum Rating
800 BHP / 597 bkW
Emissions
U.S. EPA Non-road Tier 4 Final
Rated Speed
1800 r/min / 1800 r/min
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement
1104 in³ / 18.1 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor and Protection
ADEM A4
Engine Weight - Net Dry
3482 lb / 1580 kg
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Oil Change Interval
250 - 500
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
136 (SAE 0), 113 (SAE 1)
Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only
7.1 gal (US) / 26.9 l
Length
60.2 in / 1530 mm
Width
37.8 in / 961 mm
Height
50.5 in / 1282 mm