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C280-12 Propulsion Engine

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the IMO II compliant 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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    • Dimensions & Weights
      Dry Weight
      57276 lb
      Height
      134 in
      Length
      182 in
      Width
      80 in
    • Engine Specifications
      Aspiration
      TTA
      Bore
      11 in
      Configuration
      Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
      Displacement
      13546 in³
      Emissions
      IMO II
      Rotation from Flywheel End
      Counterclockwise or clockwise
      Speed Range
      900 rpm
      Stroke
      11.8 in
    • Power Rating
      Power Range
      4640-5096 bhp (3460-3800 bkW)
    Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
    Control System
    • Dual 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 Systems
    • 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
    Engine Application/Design Control
    • Crankshaft Deflection Marks
    • Extra Mounting Feet
    Engine Package Description
    • Front Auxiliary Drive
    • Stub Shaft Certification
    Air Inlet System
    • Air Cleaners
    • Air Cleaner options
    Cooling System
    • Auxiliary Water Pump
    • Jacket Water Heaters
    • Heat Recovery System
    • Heat Recovery Thermostats
    • De-Aerator
    • Connections for Driven Equipment
    • Cooling System Connection Groups
    Exhaust System
    • Outlet Expander
    • Flexible Exhaust Fittings
    • Weld Flange
    Fuel System
    • Fuel Priming Pump
    • Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
    • Fuel Systems Connections
    Lube System
    • Oil Pan Drain Valve
    • Lube Connections
    • Lube Oil Heater
    Marine Society Requirements
    • Spray Shielding
    Protection System
    • Monitoring System
    • Turbocharger Speed Sensor
    • Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
    • Oil Mist Detector
    Spare Parts Kits
    • Intake and Air System
    • Basic Engine
    • Cylinder Head
    • Fuel System
    • Cooling System
    • Instrumentation
    • Cylinder Valve Kits
    Starting System
    • Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
    Engine Testing
    • Basic System Testing
    • Special Witness Test
    • Customer Selected Test Points
    • Marine Limit Line Test
    • Propeller Demand Curve Test
    Service Tools/Ship Protection/Factor Support
    • Commissioning
    • Service Tools
    • Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
    • AID Emblem
    • Storage Preservation