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C280-6 Propulsion Engine

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C280-6 Propulsion Engine

Overview

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.

C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines

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

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

• 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

• 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

• “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
Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
6773in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dry Weight
34496lb
Length
158in
Width
71in
Height
108in
  • General
    • LH or RH service connections
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated
    • Crankcase breathers, top-mounted
    • Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
    • Air inlet adapter – Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
    • Rigid Wiring Harness
    • Aftercooler / oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
  • Cooling System
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors – overspeed protection
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Instrumentation
    • CAT Alarm & Protection System
  • Lube System
    • Oil pump, gear driven
  • Lube Systems
    • 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter-engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump – air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Protection Ssystem
    • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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Power Range
1281 – 2552 bhp
Speed Range
1200 – 1800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, China Stage II
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