Commercial Propulsion Engines

Cat C280-8

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the IMO II 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

3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	900 rpm
Emissions	IMO II
Aspiration	TA
Bore	280 mm
Stroke	300 mm
Displacement	148 l
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration	In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Height	2642 mm
Dry Weight	19000 kg
Width	1803 mm
Length	4953 mm

C280-8 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 3685 MHP 3634 BHP 2710 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 C280-8

Specifications

C280-8 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 3685 MHP 3634 BHP 2710 BKW

Benefits & Features

Cat C280-8

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Cat C280-8 Commercial Propulsion Engines