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Commercial Propulsion Engines

Cat C280-8 Propulsion Engine

  • Power Range
    3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)
  • Power Range
    3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
  • Continuous Ratings
    3299.0 bhp
  • Maximum Continuous Ratings
    3634.0 bhp
Power Rating
Power Range
3084-3393 bhp (2300-2530 bkW)
Power Range
3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
Continuous Ratings
3299.0 bhp
Maximum Continuous Ratings
3634.0 bhp
Engine Specifications
Speed Range
900 rpm
Speed Range
900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Emissions
IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
Aspiration
TA
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11.0 in
Bore
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Displacement
9031.0 in3
Displacement
9031 in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Maximum Length
195.0 in
Maximum Height
104.0 in
Maximum Width
71.0 in
Dry Weight
41800.0 lb
Length
195 in
Height
104 in
Width
71 in
Dry Weight
41800 lb
  • General
    • LH and RH service availability
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • 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
  • Exhaurt System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Exhaust System
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Duplex Fuel filters
    • 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
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
  • Cooling System
    • Jacket Water Heaters
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • Wet sump
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves