C280-6

C280-6 Propulsion Engine

C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines

DESCRIPTION

The Cat® C280 commercial propulsion engine series is engineered for high‑utilization workboat applications where power, durability, and uptime matter most. Delivering up to 23% more power with increased durability, the C280 series combines high power density, proven heavy‑duty build, and long service intervals to help operators move more, pull harder, and stay working longer, day after day, compared to previous C280 models.

A3 ECU

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

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

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 or RH service connections
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated
    • 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
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • 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
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Protection Ssystem
    • Mounted oil mist detector

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
C280-6 Propulsion Engine
Name:
C280-6
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Application
Workboat
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
6773 in³ / 111 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Dry Weight
34496 lb / 15680 kg
Length
158 in / 4013 mm
Width
71 in / 1803 mm
Height
108 in / 2743 mm

SEE HOW C280-6 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280-6
C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
6773 in³ / 111 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Selected Model
Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280-16
C280-16 Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TTA
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
18062 in³ / 296 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
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Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280-8
C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
Speed Range
900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
9031 in³ / 148 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
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