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Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines
Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines
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Specifications
Power Rating
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rating | 2320 BHP 1730 bkW |
| Maximum Rating | 7268 BHP 5420 bkW |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Configuration | In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
Dimensions & Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Width | 69 in 1741 mm |
| Minimum Height | 108 in 2733 mm |
| Minimum Dry Weight | 34496 lb 15680 kg |
| Maximum Height | 140 in 3550 mm |
| Minimum Width | 67 in 1704 mm |
| Minimum Length | 145 in 3691 mm |
| Maximum Length | 197 in 5007 mm |
| Maximum Dry Weight | 62832 lb 28500 kg |
Standard Equipment
AIR INLET SYSTEM
- R INLET SYSTEM Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side) Air inlet shutoff Breather, crankcase, top-mounted Turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
CONTROL SYSTEM
- Single Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control Modules with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp 24volt power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Modules)
COOLING SYSTEM
- Engine coolant water drains
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
FUEL SYSTEM
- Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38 degrees C) Fuel transfer pump (mounted on left hand side) Duplex fuel filters Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
LUBE SYSTEM
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff. Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers. Includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve. Filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump. Can be serviced with the engine running. Oil filler and dipstick Valve, oil pressure regulating Valves, crankcase explosion relief
GENERAL
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water
SVCE TOOLS/SHIP PROT/FACTORY SUPPORT
- Service literature. Included standard with each engine are two (2) complete sets of service literature listed below: 1. Custom parts book CD (serial number specific) 2. Service manual, which includes: Operation & Maintenance, Specifications, Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, Disassembly and Assembly manual. Available in paper media and English language only. 3. Technical manual (parts/service information for special equipment). Available in paper media in English language only. NOTE: Custom parts book CD and service manual can be re-ordered through the normal Caterpillar literature ordering system. The technical manual can only be re-ordered through the Project Services at the Caterpillar Lafayette Engine Center facility.
Optional Equipment
AIR INLET SYSTEM
- Air Cleaners
COOLING SYSTEM
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Heat Recovery System
- Heat Recovery Thermostats
- Cooling System Connection Groups
- De-Aerator
CONTROL SYSTEM
- Load Sharing module
- Direct Rack Module
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Outlet Expander
- Flexible Exhaust Fittings
- Weld Flange – Optional
FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Priming Pump
- Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
- Fuel System Connections
LUBE SYSTEM
- Oil Pan Drain Valve
- Prelubrication Connections
- Lube Oil Heater
MOUNTING SYSTEM
- Vibration Isolators
MARINE SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS
- Spray shielding
PROTECTION SYSTEM
- PLC Monitoring System Options
- ECP Relay System Options
- ECP Mechanical Gauge Instrument Panel
- Turbocharger Speed Sensor
- Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
- Oil Mist Detector
- Protection System Components
- Magnetic Pickup
SPARE PART KITS
- Intake and Air System
- Basic Engine
- Cylinder Head
- Fuel System
- Cooling System
- Instrumentation
- Cylinder Valve Kits
ENGINE TESTING
- Basic System Testing
- Special Witness Test
- Torsional Vibration Analysis
SERVICE TOOLS / SHIPPING PROTECTION / FACTORY SUPPORT
- Commissioning
- Service Tools
- Factory Packaging
- Shipping Protection-Shrink Wrap or Tarp
- Shipping Protection-Export Boxing
- AID Emblem
- Storage Preservation