C280

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

C280 Aux

DESCRIPTION

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

A3 ECU - Advantages

CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing

A3 ECU - Electronic Advantages

Load feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters

A3 ECU - Data Advantages through J1939 Link

Engine speed, Boost pressure, Throttle position, Fuel consumption rate, Inlet manifold temperature, Diagnostic codes and events, Configuration, Desired engine speed, Battery voltage, Engine load, Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours, Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset

Customer Interface Panel

Interfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List) Provides visual indication of ECU functionality, Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input, Marine alarm and protection

Electronic Unit Injectors

“Drop-in” installation, No threaded fuel connections, High pressure inside injector only, Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device, Injector synchronization not required

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • 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

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines
Name:
C280
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency
50 / 60

Engine Specifications

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4

Power Rating

Minimum Rating
2320 BHP / 1730 bkW
Maximum Rating
7268 BHP / 5420 bkW

Engine Specifications

Aspiration
Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Configuration
In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Maximum Width
69 in / 1741 mm
Minimum Height
108 in / 2733 mm
Minimum Dry Weight
34496 lb / 15680 kg
Maximum Height
140 in / 3550 mm
Minimum Width
67 in / 1704 mm
Minimum Length
145 in / 3691 mm
Maximum Length
197 in / 5007 mm
Maximum Dry Weight
62832 lb / 28500 kg

SEE HOW C280 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Auxiliary Engines
C280
C280 Aux
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4
Minimum Rating
2320 BHP / 1730 bkW
Maximum Rating
7268 BHP / 5420 bkW
Aspiration
Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Configuration
In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Auxiliary Engines
C18
C18 Tier 3
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
404 - 803 hp
Frequency
50 / 60
Emissions
IMO II/III, EPA T 3, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
Minimum Rating
404 BHP / 465 bkW
Maximum Rating
803 BHP / 599 bkW
Aspiration
TA, TTA
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in / 183 mm
Configuration
In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Auxiliary Engines
C32
Cat C32 Auxiliary / Diesel Electric Propulsion Engine (IMO III)
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
781 - 1047
Frequency
50 / 60
Emissions
IMO II, IMO III U.S. EPA T4, EU Stage V and China-II
Minimum Rating
1047 BHP / 781 bkW
Maximum Rating
1332 BHP / 994 bkW
Aspiration
Turbocharged- Aftercooled
Bore
5.71 in / 145 mm
Stroke
6.38 in / 162 mm
Configuration
V 12, 4-stroke-cycle diesel