C2.8

Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine

C2.8 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

DESCRIPTION

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.

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•S℠ 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.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

  • Standard Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • 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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine
Name:
C2.8
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Maximum Power
74 HP / 55 kW
Maximum Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm / 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power
67 HP / 50 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1

General

Engine Configuration
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
3.5 in / 90 mm
Stroke
4.3 in / 110 mm
Displacement
171 in³ / 2.8 l
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length
24.9 in / 633 mm
Width
21.2 in / 538 mm
Height
30.9 in / 786 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
705 lb / 320 kg

SEE HOW C2.8 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Industrial Diesel Engines
C2.8
C2.8 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
74 HP / 55 kW
Maximum Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm / 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power
67 HP / 50 kW
Emissions
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
Engine Configuration
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
3.5 in / 90 mm
Stroke
4.3 in / 110 mm
Displacement
171 in³ / 2.8 l
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 / 633 mm
Width
21.2 in / 538 mm
Height
30.9 in / 786 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
705 lb / 320 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
C2.2 China NR4
C2.2 EU Stage V, Tier 4 Diesel Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
74 HP / 55 kW
Maximum Torque
199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm / 270 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed
2800 rpm
Minimum Power
60 HP / 45 kW
Emissions
China Nonroad Stage IV
Engine Configuration
In-Line 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
3.3 in / 84 mm
Stroke
3.9 in / 100 mm
Displacement
135 in³ / 2.2 l
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged (T) or Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF
Length
16.1 in / 408 mm
Width
20.8 in / 529 mm
Height
30.2 in / 766 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
509 lb / 231 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
C2.8
C2.8 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
74 HP / 55 kW
Maximum Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 380 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
2200 - 2400 rpm
Minimum Power
67 HP / 50 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine Configuration
In-Line 4
Bore
3.5 in / 90 mm
Stroke
4.3 in / 110 mm
Displacement
171 in³ / 2.8 l
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
DOC+DPF
Length
24.9 in / 633 mm
Width
22.4 in / 543 mm
Height
30.9 in / 786 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
750 lb / 340 kg