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Caterpillar C15 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C15 is a 365 kW (455 kVA) Diesel prime generator set powered by a Caterpillar C15 engine. It is available at , 50 Hz. It holds about 38 L (10.0 gal) of oil and 26.9 L (7.1 gal) of coolant. The same C15 engine also powers generator sets from Atlas Copco.

15.2 L
Displacement
38.0 L
Oil capacity
5
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Prime power365 kW
Oil capacity38.0 L

Engine

Caterpillar C15
Oil capacity38.0 L
Coolant capacity26.9 L
Displacement15.2 L
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C15
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck air cleaner service indicator— find
Fuel filterDrain water from fuel tanks and replace fuel filter—30000 hr find
Oil filterS•O•SSM oil analysis—30000 hr find
BeltCheck belts, hoses, and clamps—30000 hr find
CoolantTest coolant (supplemental coolant additive)—
Coolant filter8T1589, 111-2369— find
Oil38L (40 quarts)38.0 L—30000 hr

Common questions

What engine does the Caterpillar C15 use?

The Caterpillar C15 is powered by the Caterpillar C15 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar C15 use?

The Caterpillar C15 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar C15?

The Caterpillar C15 engine in the Caterpillar C15 has an oil capacity of 38.0 liters.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
111-2369Maintenance Element1Coolant filter Amazon eBay $26.35 PartsGeek
128-4124Kit without ConditionerCoolant kit PartsGeek
1615719CATNew Water Pump - fits 3406E & C151Pump PartsGeek
163-1128Kit with LiquidCoolant kit PartsGeek
163-1129Kit with ElementCoolant kit PartsGeek
175-7546Oil Filter Cutter1Tool PartsGeek
1R0716Oil filter PartsGeek FridayParts $81.99
1R0749Fuel, Spin-On1 case (12 x 1 quart)Fuel filter Amazon eBay $57.96 PartsGeek
1R0751Fuel, Spin-OnFuel filter Amazon eBay $40.00 PartsGeek
1R1808LubeOil filter Amazon eBay $153.00 PartsGeek
1U-8760Chain Wrench1Tool PartsGeek
296-8325Cat® Crankcase Ventilation (CV) Filter1Ocv filter cartridge PartsGeek
304-7755Cat regeneration system PartsGeek
305-2389Wire brush PartsGeek
8T1589Maintenance ChargeCoolant filter eBay PartsGeek
8T9190Refill ChargeCoolant filter PartsGeek
9U-7227Injector Height Gauge1Tool PartsGeek
AP70121Diesel particulate filter (DPF)1Dpf PartsGeek
AP70122DPF gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
AP70123Diesel particulate filter (DPF)1Dpf PartsGeek
AP70313DPF gasket2Gasket PartsGeek
AP70314DPF gasket2Gasket PartsGeek
M-10525081 Fuel Priming Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-1354925Water Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-1375541Fuel Priming Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-1425867Front Crankshaft Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-1425868Rear Crankshaft Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-1456700Corona de pistónCorona de pistón PartsGeek
M-1609874Gasket Set - Cylinder Liner Packing6Gasket PartsGeek
M-1614113Oil Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-1615719Water Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-16324786 6 Valve Stem Seal - Exhaust24Seal PartsGeek
M-1891814Oil Cooler Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-1946722Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-1946724Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-1946725Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2088350Air Compressor Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2138621Water Pump Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2244536Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2250773Fuel System Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2274239ORKInjector Sleeve O-Ring Kit6Seal PartsGeek
M-2287094Nose O-ring6Seal PartsGeek
M-2321811TurbochargerTurbocharger PartsGeek
M-2341877Rear Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2341904Front Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2410825Turbocharger Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2477133Regulator - 190°ARThermostat PartsGeek
M-2481394Injector O-Ring Kit6Seal PartsGeek
M-2514820Turbocharger1Turbocharger PartsGeek
M-2566453Sensor - TemperatureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2572756Central & Lower Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2644297Sensor - TemperatureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2800481Air Compressor Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2842728Sensor - PressureARSensor PartsGeek
M-2853200Rear Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2903986Turbocharger Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2969932Fuel System Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2969949Central & Lower Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-2997436Water Pump Installation Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3044925Rocker Cover Isolator Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-3483681Front Structure Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3483682Oil Cooler Set1Gasket PartsGeek
M-3639020Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket PartsGeek
M-3639024Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-3648129Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-3648338Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-3848611Pump - TransferPump PartsGeek
M-3S9643Regulator SealARSeal PartsGeek
M-4359418Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-4445208Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket PartsGeek
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M-4620795Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket PartsGeek
M-4627233Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-4631070Gasket Set - Aftercooler & LinesGasket PartsGeek
M-4672743Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket PartsGeek
M-4679007Gasket Set - Rear StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-4698926Gasket Set - Turbo InstallationGasket PartsGeek
M-4711663Gasket Set - Central & LowerGasket PartsGeek
M-4911916Gasket Set - Oil Cooler & LinesGasket PartsGeek
M-4922707Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-4N1151Oil Pan GasketARGasket PartsGeek
M-4N1151-6Oil Pan GasketARGasket PartsGeek
M-4N733Oil Pump1Pump PartsGeek
M-4W4011Regulator - 170°1Thermostat PartsGeek
M-5001802Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
M-5273499Gasket Set - Front StructureGasket PartsGeek
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M-5P5678-6Valve Cover Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
M-5P5678-9Valve Cover Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
M-5S2106Fan Hub Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-7F2122Fan Hub O-Ring Seal1Seal PartsGeek
M-CK1456700PKit de cilindroKit de cilindro PartsGeek
MCB3406461Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3406462In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3406463Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3406471Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3406472In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3406473Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCB3569946Piston C15 High HP1Piston PartsGeek
MCBC15091Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15092In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15093Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15111Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15112In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15211Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15212In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15213Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15222In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15321Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15322In-Chassis Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15323Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
MCBC15993Cylinder Head Gasket Set1Gasket PartsGeek
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R-5010657R92Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
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R-5010715R91Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
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R-5010823R91Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
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R-5010984R91Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
R-5010985R91Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
R-5010986R91Fuel InjectorInjector PartsGeek
101-2844Premixed (50/50)1 gallon (3.8L)Service part / kit PartsGeek
119-5152Coolant Extender**quart bottleService part / kit PartsGeek
1899771CATOil Control Piston Ring - Intermediate, 3406E/ C156Service part / kit PartsGeek
2243245Connecting rodService part / kit PartsGeek FridayParts $299.85
888-983-7847ENGINE BLOCK CRANKSHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
9Y6054Connecting rodService part / kit PartsGeek
AEHQ5614-01623G Wheel Tractor ScraperService part / kit PartsGeek
AEHQ5628-02826H Landfill CompactorService part / kit PartsGeek
M-24855131 Regulator - 180ºC1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-3323722CamshaftService part / kit PartsGeek
M-3327299CamshaftService part / kit PartsGeek
M-3327301C15 camshaft3406E / C15/C16Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-3685996Intake ValveService part / kit PartsGeek
M-4026779PRPin and Roller KitService part / kit PartsGeek
M-4026780PRPin and Roller KitService part / kit PartsGeek
M-4393425Intake Valve InsertService part / kit PartsGeek
M-9Y0810Sleeve – Wear (Rear)Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-9Y0821Sleeve – Wear (Front)Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-CK2995204PCylinder KitService part / kit PartsGeek
M-CK3145005PCylinder KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCB3067460Piston1Service part / kit PartsGeek
MCIF3067460SDPInframe KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCIF3569946SDPInframe KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCOH3067460SDPOverhaul KitService part / kit PartsGeek
MCOH3569946SDPOverhaul KitService part / kit PartsGeek
R-20R2284C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R-20R2285C15/C18/C27/C32 ACERT Trim file (12-digit serial)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00702022Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are shipped from Caterpillar are asbestos free.1Service part / kit PartsGeek
g01017254Illustration 1: Typical example (C15 shown)Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01480768Burn Prevention1Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01806909Fire Prevention and Explosion PreventionService part / kit PartsGeek
i02310010Operation and Maintenance Manual (SEBU7005-08)Service part / kit PartsGeek
i02966200General Hazard InformationService part / kit PartsGeek
i03602780Important Safety InformationService part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

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