Commercial Propulsion Engines

Cat C280-12 Tier 4/ IMO III

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the EPA Tier 2 compliant C280 engine line. 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.

Specifications

Power Rating

Power Range

4962-5444 bhp (3700-4060 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	1000 rpm
Emissions	EPA Tier 4, IMO II
Aspiration	TTA
Bore	280 mm
Stroke	300 mm
Displacement	222 l
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration	Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight	25980 kg
Minimum Length	4623 mm
Maximum Length	4623 mm
Minimum Height	3404 mm
Maximum Height	3404 mm
Minimum Width	2032 mm
Maximum Width	2032 mm

C280-12 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 5520 MHP 5444 BHP 4060 BKW

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Benefits & Features

A3 ecu

• CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing

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

Cat C280-12 Tier 4/ IMO III

Specifications

C280-12 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 5520 MHP 5444 BHP 4060 BKW

Benefits & Features

Cat C280-12 Tier 4/ IMO III

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Cat C280-12 Tier 4/ IMO III Commercial Propulsion Engines