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Cat?� C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine
The Cat C2.8 LRC Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 55 bkW (74 bhp) @ 2500 rpm. The C2.8 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aerial lifts, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.
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Specifications
Power Rating
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 74 hp 55 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 2200-2400 rpm 2200-2400 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 67 hp 50 kW |
Emission Standards
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Emissions | UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 |
General
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Configuration | Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 3.5 in 90 mm |
| Stroke | 4.3 in 110 mm |
| Displacement | 171 in³ 2.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 17.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 24.9 in 633 mm |
| Width | 21.2 in 538 mm |
| Height | 30.9 in 786 mm |
| Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 705 lb 320 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Induction manifolds
- Exhaust manifolds
Control System
- Starter motor (12V or 24V)
- Alternator (12V or 24V)
- Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
- Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
- Data interface via CANbus J1939
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Flywheel housings – SAE 3 or SAE 4
- Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
- Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface
Fuel System
- Fuel filter – preconnected but chassis mounted
- With water sensor
Lube System
- Lubricating oil filters
- High incline oil pan – 35° continuous in all directions
General
- Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request