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Caterpillar

Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine

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.

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  • C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines
    C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines

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Features

A3 ECU

A3 ECU

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

A3 ECU

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

Electronic Advantages:

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Power Range 3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Speed Range 900 - 1000 rpm
    Emissions IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 11 in
    Stroke 11.8 in
    Displacement 9031 in³
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise
    Configuration In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
  • Dimensions & Weights
    Spec Value
    Height 104 in
    Dry Weight 41800 lb
    Width 71 in
    Length 195 in

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

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold shielding - soft

Cooling System

  • Jacket Water Heaters

Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • Wet sump
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves