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C280-6 Propulsion Engine

The Cat® C280 commercial propulsion engine series is engineered for high‑utilization workboat applications where power, durability, and uptime matter most. Delivering up to 23% more power with increased durability, the C280 series combines high power density, proven heavy‑duty build, and long service intervals to help operators move more, pull harder, and stay working longer, day after day, compared to previous C280 models.

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C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines

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A3 ECU

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Data Advantages through J1939 Link:

Customer Interface Panel

Electronic Unit Injectors

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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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