C280-8

Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine

C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines

DESCRIPTION

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.

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 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

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine
Name:
C280-8
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

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 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

Dimensions & Weights

Height
104 in / 2642 mm
Dry Weight
41800 lb / 19000 kg
Width
71 in / 1803 mm
Length
195 in / 4953 mm

SEE HOW C280-8 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

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
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
Commercial Propulsion Engines
C32
C32 ACERT IMO II   Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
660 - 1600 bhp (492 - 1193 bkW)
Speed Range
1600 - 2300 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 3/ Tier 4, IMO II/III, EU Stage V
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged Aspiration
Bore
5.71 in / 145 mm
Stroke
6.38 in / 162 mm
Displacement
1959 in³ / 32.1 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Configuration
V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel