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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.
Request a QuotePower Range3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
Speed Range900 - 1000 rpm
EmissionsIMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
AspirationTA
Bore11in
Stroke11.8in
Displacement9031in³
Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise or clockwise
ConfigurationIn-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Height104in
Dry Weight41800lb
Width71in
Length195in
Standard
Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Air inlet shutoff
Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
Optional
Air Cleaners
Standard
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)
Standard
Engine coolant water drains
Optional
Auxiliary Water Pump
Jacket Water Heaters
Heat Recovery System
Heat Recovery Thermostats
De-Aerator
Connections for Driven Equipment
Cooling System Connection Groups
Standard
Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Optional
Outlet Expander
Flexible Exhaust Fittings
Weld Flange
Standard
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
Optional
Fuel Priming Pump
Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
Fuel Systems Connections
Standard
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
Standard
Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water
Optional
Crankshaft Deflection Marks
Extra Mounting Feet
Optional
Auxiliary Drive
Stub Shaft Certification
Optional
Oil Pan Drain Valve
Lube Connections
Lube Oil Heater
Optional
Spray Shielding
Optional
Monitoring System
ECP Relay System Options
ECP Mechanical Gauge Instrument Panel
Turbocharger Speed Sensor
Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
Oil Mist Detector
Protection System Components
Wiring
Magnetic Pickup
Optional
Intake and Air System
Basic Engine
Cylinder Head
Fuel System
Cooling System
Instrumentation
Cylinder Valve Kits
Optional
Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
Optional
Basic System Testing
Special Witness Test
Customer Selected Test Points
Marine Limit Line Test
Propeller Demand Curve Test
Optional
Commissioning
Service Tools
Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
AID Emblem
Storage Preservation
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