Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

US
Metric

Overview

Power Rating

Minimum Rating
2320.00 bhp
1730.00 bkW
Maximum Rating
7268.00 BHP
5420.00 bkW

Engine Specifications

Configuration
In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11.00 in
280.00 mm
Stroke
11.80 in
300.00 mm

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Length
145.00 in
3691.00 mm
Maximum Length
197.00 in
5007.00 mm
Maximum Width
69.00 in
1741.00 mm
Minimum Width
67.00 in
1704.00 mm
Minimum Height
108.00 in
2733.00 mm
Maximum Height
140.00 in
3550.00 mm
Minimum Dry Weight
34496.00 lb
15680.00 kg
Maximum Dry Weight
62832.00 lb
28500.00 kg
2083-2474 lbs (945-1122 kg)

Power Rating

Minimum Rating
2320.00 BHP
1730.00 bkW

Engine Specifications

Aspiration
Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore
11.00 in
280.00 mm
Configuration
In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Stroke
11.80 in
300.00 mm

Dimensions & Weights

Maximum Dry Weight
62832.00 lb
28500.00 kg
Maximum Height
140.00 in
3550.00 mm
Maximum Length
197.00 in
5007.00 mm
Maximum Width
69.00 in
1741.00 mm
Minimum Dry Weight
34496.00 lb
15680.00 kg
Minimum Height
108.00 in
2733.00 mm
Minimum Length
145.00 in
3691.00 mm
Minimum Width
67.00 in
1704.00 mm

Power Rating

Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency
50 / 60

Engine Specifications

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4
Features

A3 ECU - Advantages

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

A3 ECU - 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

A3 ECU - 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

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
    • Crankcase breathers, 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
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • 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
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves