Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-16 engine line, now up to 6000 bkW. The core components are the same as the existing C280, including the latest in EUI fuel system capabilities and state-of-the-art ADEM™ A3 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) features. Caterpillar® products continue to deliver more available power while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency. You can also count on long maintenance intervals and worldwide Caterpillar parts and service availability.

C280-16 Commercial Propulsion Engines
C280 16

Features

  • A3 ECU

    • CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing • Updated A4 ECU for 6000 bkW

  • Electronic Advantages:

    • Load feedback • Programmable droop • Adjustable gain • Adjustable fuel/air ratio control • Histograms of engine operation • Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters

  • Data Advantages through J1939 Link:

    • Engine speed • Boost pressure • Throttle position • Fuel consumption rate • Inlet manifold temperature • Diagnostic codes and events • Configuration • Desired engine speed • Battery voltage • Engine load • Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours • Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset

  • Customer Interface Panel

    • Interfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List) • Provides visual indication of ECU functionality • Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input • Marine alarm and protection

  • Electronic Unit Injectors

    • “Drop-in” installation • No threaded fuel connections • High pressure inside injector only • Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device • Injector synchronization not required

Specifications

Units for specifications

Power Rating

Power Range 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range 900-1000 rpm
Emissions IMO II
Aspiration TTA
Bore 11.0 in 280.0 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300.0 mm
Displacement 18062.0 in³ 296.0 l
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight 62832.0 lb 28500.0 kg
Minimum Length 224.0 in 5690.0 mm
Maximum Length 224.0 in 5690.0 mm
Minimum Height 134.0 in 3403.0 mm
Maximum Height 134.0 in 3403.0 mm
Minimum Width 80.0 in 2032.0 mm
Maximum Width 80.0 in 2032.0 mm

Standard Equipment

General

  • LH and RH service availability

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness

Cooling System

  • Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Duplex Fuel filters

Instrumentation

  • CAT Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted

Lube Systems

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Optional Equipment

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft

Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves
C280 16

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