C280-12

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.

Equipment Highlights

Air System

Advanced combustion design uses the optimum configurations and cylinder geometry for low visible smoke

Fuel Injection and Consumption

• Optimal nozzle geometry and electronic injection control for improved fuel delivery
• Electronic governing control unit minimizes fuel consumption and monitors engine operating parameter

Durability

Durable core engine design with over 100 million operating hours and thousands of engines sold

Reliability

• Market leading power to weight ratio
• Improved part load/part speed performance
• Improved torque rise capability

Cooling System

Cold mode start strategy and programmable low idle

Worldwide Support

• Global dealer network for unparalleled support
• Ease of serviceability and maintenance

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Specs

Speed Range: 900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions: IMO II, U.S. EPA Tier 4/IMO III (Cat SCR required)
Aspiration: TTA
Bore: 11 in
Stroke: 11.8 in
Displacement: 13456 in³
Rotation from Flywheel End: Clockwise or Counterclockwise
Configuration: V 12, 4-Stroke Cycle diesel

Power Range: 4640 - 6035 bhp (3460-4500 bkW)

Width: 80 in
Height: 134 in
Length: 182 in
Dry Weight: 57276 lb

Application: Workboat