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.

C2.8 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated

Features

  • 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

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

  • Fuel Efficiency

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

  • 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

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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Power Rating

Maximum Power 74 hp 55 kW
Maximum Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm 380 Nm @ 1360 rpm
Rated Speed 2200 - 2400 rpm
Minimum Power 67 hp 50 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

General

Engine Configuration In-Line 4
Bore 3.5 in 90 mm
Stroke 4.3 in 110 mm
Displacement 171 in³ 2.8 l
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

Length 24.9 in 633 mm
Width 22.4 in 543 mm
Height 30.9 in 786 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 750 lb 340 kg

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)
C2.8 Tier 4 Diesel Engines - Highly Regulated

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