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Caterpillar

Cat® C2.8 Diesel Engine

The Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 55 bkW (74 bhp) @ 2500 rpm. The C2.8 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aerial lifts, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.

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  • C2.8 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated
    C2.8 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated

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Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.

High Performance

High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.

High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.

Fuel & Oil

Fuel & Oil

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IIIB, Stage IV or proposed Stage V engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

Fuel & Oil

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IIIB, Stage IV or proposed Stage V engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.

Broad Application Range

Broad Application Range

Industry-leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Broad Application Range

Industry-leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 74 hp
    Maximum Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
    Rated Speed 2200 - 2400 rpm
    Minimum Power 67 hp
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration In-Line 4
    Bore 3.5 in
    Stroke 4.3 in
    Displacement 171 in³
    Compression Ratio 17.0:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment DOC+DPF
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 24.9 in
    Width 22.4 in
    Height 30.9 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 750 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Induction manifolds
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Engine-mounted aftertreatment

Control System

  • Starter motor (12V)
  • Alternator (12V)
  • Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
  • Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
  • Data interface via CANbus J1939

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Flywheel housings – SAE 3 or SAE 4
  • Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
  • Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter – preconnected but chassis mounted
  • With water sensor

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil filters
  • High incline oil pan – 35° continuous in all directions

General

  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, proposed EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment

  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) (Tier 4 Final and Stage V)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Stage V)