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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
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control Modules with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
    • Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp 24volt power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Modules)
  • Cooling System
    • Engine coolant water drains
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38 degrees C)
    • Fuel transfer pump (mounted on left hand side)
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Lube Systems
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff. Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers. Includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve. Filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump. Can be serviced with the engine running.
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Valve, oil pressure regulating
    • Valves, crankcase explosion relief
  • General
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water
  • Engine Application/Design Control
    • Crankshaft Deflection Marks
    • Extra Mounting Feet
  • Engine Package Description
    • Auxiliary Drive
    • Stub Shaft Certification
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air Cleaners
  • Cooling System
    • Auxiliary Water Pump
    • Jacket Water Heaters
    • Heat Recovery System
    • Heat Recovery Thermostats
    • De-Aerator
    • Connections for Driven Equipment
    • Cooling System Connection Groups
  • Exhaust System
    • Outlet Expander
    • Flexible Exhaust Fittings
    • Weld Flange
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel Priming Pump
    • Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
    • Fuel Systems Connections
  • Lube System
    • Oil Pan Drain Valve
    • Lube Connections
    • Lube Oil Heater
  • Marine Society Requirements
    • Spray Shielding
  • Protection System
    • Monitoring System
    • ECP Relay System Options
    • ECP Mechanical Gauge Instrument Panel
    • Turbocharger Speed Sensor
    • Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
    • Oil Mist Detector
    • Protection System Components
    • Wiring
    • Magnetic Pickup
  • Spare Parts Kits
    • Intake and Air System
    • Basic Engine
    • Cylinder Head
    • Fuel System
    • Cooling System
    • Instrumentation
    • Cylinder Valve Kits
  • Starting System
    • Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
  • Engine Testing
    • Basic System Testing
    • Special Witness Test
    • Customer Selected Test Points
    • Marine Limit Line Test
    • Propeller Demand Curve Test
  • Service Tools/Ship Protection/Factor Support
    • Commissioning
    • Service Tools
    • Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
    • AID Emblem
    • Storage Preservation