Industrial engines
C2.8
The Cat C2.8 LRC 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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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
- World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.
High Performance
- Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.
Fuel Efficiency
- Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.
Broad Application Range
- Industry-leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.
Low Cost Maintenance
- Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•SSM program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.
Quality
- Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
| Maximum Power | 74 hp |
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| Maximum Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 2200-2400 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 67 hp |
| Emissions | UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
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| Bore | 3.5 in |
| Stroke | 4.3 in |
| Displacement | 171 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - |
| Length | 24.9 in |
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| Width | 21.2 in |
| Height | 30.9 in |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 705 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Induction manifolds
- Exhaust manifolds
Control System
- Starter motor (12V or 24V)
- Alternator (12V or 24V)
- 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
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
