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C280-6 Propulsion Engine

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the IMO II C280 engine line. The core components are the same as the existing C280, including the latest in EUI fuel system capabilities and state-of-the-art ADEM™ A3 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) features. Caterpillar® products continue to deliver more available power while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency. You can also count on long maintenance intervals and worldwide Caterpillar parts and service availability.

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Specifications

Spec Value
Power Range 2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW) 2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
Spec Value
Speed Range 900-1000 rpm 900-1000 rpm
Emissions IMO II IMO II
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 6773 in³ 111 l
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Spec Value
Dry Weight 34496 lb 15680 kg
Length 158 in 4013 mm
Width 71 in 1803 mm
Height 108 in 2743 mm

Standard Equipment

General

  • LH or RH service connections

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated
  • Crankcase breathers, top-mounted
  • Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet adapter – Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness
  • Aftercooler / oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)

Cooling System

  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors – overspeed protection
  • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors

Instrumentation

  • CAT Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven

Lube Systems

  • 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter-engine mounted
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump – air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Protection Ssystem

  • Mounted oil mist detector

Optional Equipment

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex fuel filters
  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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