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Industrial engines

C2.8

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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Power Rating
Maximum Power 74 hp
Maximum Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
Rated Speed 2200 - 2400 rpm
Minimum Power 67 hp
Emission Standards
Emissions U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
General
Engine Configuration In-Line 4
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 DOC+DPF
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length 24.9 in
Width 22.4 in
Height 30.9 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 750 lb

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)
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