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Caterpillar

Cat?� C2.8 Industrial 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 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
    C2.8 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-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.

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.

Low Cost Maintenance

Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.

Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.

Quality

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 74 hp
    Maximum Torque 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
    Rated Speed 2200-2400 rpm
    Minimum Power 67 hp
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    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 -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 24.9 in
    Width 21.2 in
    Height 30.9 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 705 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Induction manifolds
  • Exhaust manifolds

Control System

  • Starter motor (12V or 24V)
  • Alternator (12V or 24V)
  • 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