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Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-8 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.All C280-8 engines ratings are IMO II compliant. Engines rated at 2460 bkW and 2710 bkW, with aftertreatment, are IMO III/EPA Tier 4 compliant.

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  • Dimensions & Weights
    Dry Weight
    41800 lb
    Height
    104 in
    Length
    195 in
    Width
    71 in
  • Engine Specifications
    Aspiration
    TA
    Bore
    11 in
    Configuration
    In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Displacement
    9031 in³
    Emissions
    IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
    Rotation from Flywheel End
    Counterclockwise or clockwise
    Speed Range
    900 - 1000 rpm
    Stroke
    11.8 in
  • Power Rating
    Power Range
    3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
General
  • LH and RH service availability
Air Inlet System
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • 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
Exhaurt System
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Exhaust System
  • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
Fuel System
  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Duplex Fuel filters
  • 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
  • Prelube pump - air / electric
Protection System
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
Cooling System
  • Jacket Water Heaters
Fuel System
  • SOLAS shielding
Lube System
  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • Wet sump
  • SOLAS shielding
Protection System
  • Oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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