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.
Features
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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.
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High Performance
Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.
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Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.
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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.
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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.
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Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
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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
Units for specifications
Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 74 hp 55 kW |
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| Maximum Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 2200-2400 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 67 hp 50 kW |
Emission Standards
| Emissions | UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 |
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General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
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| 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 | - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 24.9 in 633 mm |
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| Width | 21.2 in 538 mm |
| Height | 30.9 in 786 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 705 lb 320 kg |
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