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.

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

Substantial torque rise delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range 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

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

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

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Cutsomer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

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
  • Tier 4 Final: Alternator 12V 85 amp
Cooling System
  • Belt-driven coolant pump
  • Coolant temperature switch
  • Choice of cooling fans
Flywheel & Flywheel Housing
  • Naturally Aspirated: SAE No. 7 1/2 flywheel
  • Naturally Aspirated: Choice of SAE No. 4 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
Power Take Off (PTO)
  • Provision for Power Take Off (PTO)
General
  • Cast iron, engine block
  • Cast iron exhaust manifold--side outlet
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Gradeability 35° continuous

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

18.4 kW ( 24.6 HP )

Power Rating - Maximum Torque

86 Nm @ 1800 rpm ( 63.4 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm )

Power Rating - Rated Speed

2200/2800 rpm

Power Rating - Minimum Power

18.4 kW ( 24.6 HP )

Emission Standards - Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

General - Engine Configuration

In-Line 3

General - Bore

84 mm ( 3.3 in )

General - Stroke

90 mm ( 3.5 in )

General - Displacement

1.496 l ( 91 in³ )

General - Compression Ratio

22.5:1

General - Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated (NA)

General - Combustion System

Indirect Injection

General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

General - Aftertreatment

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

572 mm ( 22.5 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

453 mm ( 17.9 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

643 mm ( 25.3 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

148 kg ( 327 lb )

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