Auxiliary engines

C280

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

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Power Rating
Power Range1730 - 5420 bkW
Minimum Rating2320.0 BHP
Maximum Rating7268 BHP
Generator Set Specifications
Frequency50 / 60
Engine Specifications
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4
AspirationTurbocharged - Aspirator
Bore11.0 in
Stroke11.8 in
ConfigurationIn-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Maximum Width69.0 in
Minimum Height108.0 in
Minimum Dry Weight34496.0 lb
Maximum Height140.0 in
Minimum Width67.0 in
Minimum Length145 in
Maximum Length197 in
Maximum Dry Weight62832.0 lb

General

  • LH and RH service availability

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
  • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness

Cooling System

  • Aftercooler/Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors - Overspeed protection

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Duplex Fuel filters

Instrumentation

  • Cat Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump - air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • C280-12 Auxiliary / DEP (3460, 3800 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet
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  • C280-8 Auxiliary / DEP (2530, 2300 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet
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