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 IMO II compliant C280 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.

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

  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control Modules with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
    • Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp 24volt power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Modules)
  • Cooling System
    • Engine coolant water drains
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38 degrees C)
    • Fuel transfer pump (mounted on left hand side)
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Lube Systems
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff. Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers. Includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve. Filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump. Can be serviced with the engine running.
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Valve, oil pressure regulating
    • Valves, crankcase explosion relief
  • General
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

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

Power Rating

Power Range
3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range
900 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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
3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)
Speed Range
900 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
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
Selected Model
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
More Details
Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280-8 Tier 4/ IMO III
C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Power Range
3299-3634 bhp (2460-2530 bkW)
Speed Range
1000 rpm
Emissions
EPA Tier 4, IMO III
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
More Details