Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the EPA Tier 2 compliant C280 engine line.
Caterpillar
C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine
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Features
Specifications
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Power Rating
Spec Value Power Range 6169-7577 bhp (4600-5650 bkW) -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Speed Range 900-1000 rpm Emissions IMO II Aspiration TTA Bore 11 in Stroke 11.8 in Displacement 18062 in³ Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise Configuration Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel -
Dimensions & Weights
Spec Value Minimum Dry Weight 62832 lb Minimum Length 224 in Maximum Length 224 in Minimum Height 134 in Maximum Height 134 in Minimum Width 80 in Maximum Width 80 in
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet shutoff
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
Control System
- 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)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- 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
Lube Systems
- 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
General
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water
Optional Equipment
Engine Application/Design Control
- Crankshaft Deflection Marks
- Extra Mounting Feet
Engine Package Description
- Front Auxiliary Drive
- Stub Shaft Certification
Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaners
- Air Cleaner options
Cooling System
- Auxiliary Water Pump
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Heat Recovery System
- Heat Recovery Thermostats
- De-Aerator
- Connections for Driven Equipment
- Cooling System Connection Groups
Exhaust System
- Outlet Expander
- Flexible Exhaust Fittings
- Weld Flange
Fuel System
- Fuel Priming Pump
- Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
- Fuel Systems Connections
Lube System
- Oil Pan Drain Valve
- Lube Connections
- Lube Oil Heater
Marine Society Requirements
- Spray Shielding
Protection System
- Monitoring System
- Turbocharger Speed Sensor
- Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
- Oil Mist Detector
Spare Parts Kits
- Intake and Air System
- Basic Engine
- Cylinder Head
- Fuel System
- Cooling System
- Instrumentation
- Cylinder Valve Kits
Starting System
- Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
Engine Testing
- Basic System Testing
- Special Witness Test
- Customer Selected Test Points
- Marine Limit Line Test
- Propeller Demand Curve Test
Service Tools/Ship Protection/Factor Support
- Commissioning
- Service Tools
- Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
- AID Emblem
- Storage Preservation
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