Technicial Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 Cat® C15 |
| Rated Speed | 1800 r/min 1800 r/min |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 405 hp 302 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249:2007 | 405 hp 302 kW |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 426 hp 318 kW |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 434 hp 324 kW |
| Peak Net Torque (1,300 rpm) | 1479 lbf·ft 2005 N·m |
| Torque Rise | 33% 33% |
| Maximum Altitude without Derating (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V) | 9298 ft 2834 m |
| Maximum Altitude without Derating (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA) | 9098 ft 2773 m |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137.2 mm |
| Stroke | 6.7 in 171.4 mm |
| Displacement | 927.6 in³ 15.2 l |
| High Idle Speed | 2300 r/min 2300 r/min |
| Low Idle Speed | 800 r/min 800 r/min |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. |
| Note (2) | Two engine emission configurations are available. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards. The other meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Two engine emission configurations are available. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards. The other meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. |
| Operating Weight – Straight Blade (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 74966 lb 34004 kg |
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary - powershift - ECPC Cat planetary - powershift - ECPC |
| Forward - 1 | 3.8 mile/h 6.1 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 6.9 mile/h 11.1 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 12.2 mile/h 19.6 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 21.6 mile/h 34.8 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3 mile/h 7 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 7.8 mile/h 12.6 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 13.9 mile/h 22.4 km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.7 mile/h 39.7 km/h |
| Pump Flow at 1,800 rpm | 30.9 gal/min 117 l/min |
| Main Relief Pressure | 3771 psi 26000 kPa |
| Maximum Supply Pressure | 3495 psi 24100 kPa |
| Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke | 120 mm × 1070 mm (4.7 in × 42.1 in) 120 mm × 1070 mm (4.7 in × 42.1 in) |
| Cylinder, Double Acting - Tilt and Tip, Bore and Stroke | 140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in) 140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in) |
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot operated, load sensing Pilot operated, load sensing |
| Bore | 4.5 in 114.3 mm |
| Stroke | 22.7 in 576 mm |
| Steering System - Pump | Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston |
| Max Flow at 1,800 rpm | 44.9 gal/min 170 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 3481 psi 24000 kPa |
| Vehicle Articulation Angle | 86° 86° |
| Cooling System | 30.6 gal (US) 116 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
| Transmission | 17.4 gal (US) 66 l |
| Fuel Tank | 206.6 gal (US) 782 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) | 8.5 gal (US) 32 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 26.4 gal (US) 100 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 29.1 gal (US) 110 l |
| Hydraulic Tank Only | 35.4 gal (US) 134 l |
| Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering | 56.5 gal (US) 214 l |
| Note (1) | All nonroad Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) diesel engines are required to use:– Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less.– Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME)** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required.– Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with aftertreatment devices can use up to B20. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to B100. All nonroad Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) diesel engines are required to use:– Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less.– Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME)** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required.– Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with aftertreatment devices can use up to B20. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to B100. |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.86 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.86 metric tonnes. |
| Front | Planetary – Fixed Planetary – Fixed |
| Rear | Planetary – Oscillating Planetary – Oscillating |
| Oscillation Angle | ±11° ±11° |
| Parking Brake | Drum and shoe, spring applied, hydraulic released Drum and shoe, spring applied, hydraulic released |
| Brakes | Multi-disc wet (enclosed) 4 WHL Multi-disc wet (enclosed) 4 WHL |
| Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) 73 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 113 dB(A) 113 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A) |
| Height to Top of Beacon | 14.5 ft 4422 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Stack | 14.2 ft 4332 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood | 10.5 ft 3204 mm |
| Ground Clearance - Bumper | 2.8 ft 852 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper | 9.28 ft 2830 mm |
| Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch | 6.1 ft 1850 mm |
| Wheel Base | 12.1 ft 3700 mm |
| Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade | 27.6 ft 8422 mm |
| Ground Clearance to Trunnion | 1.45 ft 441.4 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 13.5 ft 4100 mm |
| Width Over Guardrails | 10.94 ft 3336 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.8 ft 534.4 mm |
Advantages and Features
Long Term Value And Durability
- Solid through-width push beams transfer and absorb stresses through a larger portion of the frame.
- The full box-section rear frame helps resist torsional shock and twisting forces.
- Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transmit steering loads into the frame.
- Optimized axle mounting helps result in increased structural integrity.
- Delayed Engine Shutdown, allows your machine to cool before shutting down the engine to help prevent engine and after-treatment damage.
- Resilient, durable blades are designed with excellent dozing and rolling characteristics.
Efficiency And Productivity
- The Cat C15 engine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency in the most demanding conditions.
- Load sensing hydraulic steering system helps enable precise machine control for easier loading.
- Experience increased efficiency with variable displacement piston pumps.
- World-class Cat planetary powershift transmission features Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS) for smooth, consistent shifting and efficiency. Enable autoshift mode to automatically upshift or downshift based on machine speed, optimizing performance and conserving fuel.
- Equipped with Cat torque converter (TC) with lock-up clutch which helps optimize fuel efficiency by eliminating TC losses while transferring more power to the ground.
Safety First
- Standard rear vision camera to help enhance operator visibility and improve workspace safety.
- Battery disconnect, emergency engine shutdown, and stairway light switch are accessed through the ground level power service center.
- Cab-mounted LED beacon helps provide warning for others near the machine.
Integrated Cat® Technologies
- Integrated technologies help you to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
- Product Link™ remote monitoring helps provide valuable insight into machine or fleet performance through the VisionLink® interface, so you can make decisions that boost jobsite efficiency and lower operating costs.
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) touchscreen display helps give access to a wide range of sensor information and enhanced machine data to help resolve problems before machine failure.
- Optional Cat Detect technologies help enhance awareness of the environment around the machine for increased safety.
Work In Comfort
- Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™) combines directional selection, gear selection, and steering into a single lever, helping to maximize responsiveness and control, while reducing operator fatigue.
- Operators can easily enter and exit the cab with fold-up STIC steer/armrest, reduced access stairway angles, and standard stairway lighting.
- Experience reduced vibrations with isolated cab mounts and seat-mounted implement and steering controls.
- Large backlit membrane switches feature LED activation indicators and ISO symbols for quick function identification.
- Reduced interior sound levels help keep operators comfortable throughout their entire shift.
Reduce Environmental Impact
- Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown helps conserve fuel and helps reduce component wear when machine is not in use.
- Generate less waste with maintenance-free batteries.
- Maximize machine life and help lower operating costs with Caterpillar Reman and Certified Rebuild programs, which utilize reused or remanufactured components for 40 to 70 percent cost savings.
- Retrofit packages from Caterpillar deliver new features to older machines to get the most from your investment.
Save On Service And Maintenance
- Swing-out fuel, hydraulic oil coolers, and condenser help allow for easy access cleanout.
- Machine features ground level or platform access to easily reach daily service points.
- Swing-out doors on either side of the engine compartment help provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
- Optional tire pressure monitoring system provides real-time information to the operator in the cab for optimized tire life.
- Electronics bay is conveniently located inside the cab.
- Sight gauges offer quick visual inspection to help minimize fluid contamination.
- Lighting inside the engine compartment helps improve visibility to service points.
- Ecology drains help prevent spills and allow for easier service.
Standard Equipment
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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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SAFETY
- Camera, rear vision
- Alarm, back-up
- Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
- Lighting, access stairway
- Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
- Mirror, internal (panoramic)
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC control system with lockout
- Emergency platform egress
- Stairway, left and right rear access
- Toe kicks
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EFFICIENCY
- Hydraulically driven demand fan
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POWER TRAIN
- Air to air aftercooler
- Auto shift
- Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
- Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
- Electro-hydraulic parking brake
- Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
- Engine, Cat C15 emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA or meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel to air cooler
- Integrated braking system
- Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA)
- Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
- Separated cooling system
- Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
- Throttle lock
- Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
- Transmission, planetary, with (4F/4R) speed range control
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COLD WEATHER
- Starting aid (ether) automatic
- Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
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ELECTRICAL
- Alternator, 150 amp
- Batteries, maintenance-free (4 – 1,000 CCA)
- Electrical system, 24V
- Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
- Lights, directional (rear)
- Starter, electric (heavy duty)
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Radio, CB (ready)
- 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
- Air conditioner
- Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, internal four-post rollover protective structure/ falling objects protective structure (ROPS/ FOPS), radio ready for entertainment includes antenna, speakers, converter (12-volt 10/15-amp), and power port
- Cab door, sliding window (LH)
- Coat and hard hat hooks
- Electro-hydraulic tilt and tip controls
- Fingertip shifting controls
- Flip-up armrest
- Heater and defroster
- Horn, electric
- Implement hydraulic lockout
- Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) – Engine coolant temperature – Fuel level – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
- Instrumentation, warning indicators: – Action alert system, three categories – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – Parking brake status
- Cab precleaner, powered
- Light, (dome) cab
- Lunch box and beverage holders
- Seat, premium plus containing forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
- Sun visor, front
- Rubber mounted, laminated, tinted glass
- Transmission gear (indicator)
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
- Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
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OTHER
- Guard, driveshaft
- Guards, crankcase and power train
- Fold down exhaust stack for shipping
- Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
- Vandalism protection caplocks
- Venturi stack
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SERVICE
- Ground level engine shutoff
- Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
- Auxiliary start receptacle
- Doors, service access (locking)
- Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
- Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
- Engine precleaner
- Fire suppression ready
- Oil change system, high speed
- Oil sampling valves
- Product Link
- Lighting underhood
- Total hydraulic filtration system
Optional Equipment
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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth®
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OTHER
- Counterweight, Front
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SOUND
- Sound Suppression
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ELECTRICAL
- Lighting system, LED
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SERVICE
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Dual stage engine precleaner
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COLD WEATHER
- Heater, engine coolant, 120V
- Heater, engine coolant, 240V
- Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
- Arctic hydraulic oil
- Mirrors, heated
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POWER TRAIN
- No-spin rear axle
