Propulsion engines

C280-8

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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Power Rating
Power Range 3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
Engine Specifications
Speed Range 900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
Aspiration TA
Bore 11.0 in
Stroke 11.8 in
Displacement 9031.0 in³
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Height 104.0 in
Dry Weight 41800.0 lb
Width 71.0 in
Length 195.0 in

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
  • C280-8 Tier 2 Marine Commercial Prop Engine Spec Sheet (2710 bkW)
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  • C280-8 Tier 2 Marine Commercial Prop Engine Spec Sheet (2530 bkW)
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  • 280-8 Tier 2 Marine Commercial Prop Engine Spec Sheet (2460 bkW)
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  • 280-8 Tier 2 Marine Commercial Prop Engine Spec Sheet (2300 bkW)
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