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Cat® C2.8 Diesel Engine

The Cat® C2.8 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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  • Emission Standards
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Height
    30.9 in
    Length
    24.9 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
    750 lb
    Width
    22.4 in
  • General
    Aftertreatment
    DOC+DPF
    Aspiration
    Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
    Bore
    3.5 in
    Combustion System
    Direct Injection
    Compression Ratio
    17.0:1
    Displacement
    171 in³
    Engine Configuration
    In-Line 4
    Rotation from Flywheel End
    Counterclockwise
    Stroke
    4.3 in
  • Power Rating
    Maximum Power
    74 hp
    Maximum Torque
    280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
    Minimum Power
    67 hp
    Rated Speed
    2200 - 2400 rpm
Air Inlet System
  • Induction manifolds
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Engine-mounted aftertreatment
Control System
  • Starter motor (12V)
  • Alternator (12V)
  • 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
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, proposed EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment
  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) (Tier 4 Final and Stage V)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Stage V)