C280

Auxiliary Engines C280

Key Specs

Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW
1730 - 5420 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4
U.S. EPA Tier 4

Overview

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

Features At A Glance

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Cat

A3 ECU - Advantages

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

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
Cat

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
Cat

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
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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
Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for C280

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Power Range 1730 - 5420 bkW 1730 - 5420 bkW
Minimum Rating 2320 BHP 1730 bkW
Maximum Rating 7268 BHP 5420 bkW
Frequency 50 / 60 50 / 60
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 U.S. EPA Tier 4
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aspirator Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Configuration In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Maximum Width 69 in 1741 mm
Minimum Height 108 in 2733 mm
Minimum Dry Weight 34496 lb 15680 kg
Maximum Height 140 in 3550 mm
Minimum Width 67 in 1704 mm
Minimum Length 145 in 3691 mm
Maximum Length 197 in 5007 mm
Maximum Dry Weight 62832 lb 28500 kg

C280 Standard Equipment

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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

C280 Optional Equipment

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Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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C280
C280
Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW
1730 - 5420 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4
U.S. EPA Tier 4
Marine Power Systems
3516E
3516E
Power Range
1921 - 2368 bkW
1921 - 2368 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III
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3512E
3512E
Power Range
1263 - 1789 bkW
1263 - 1789 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III
U.S. EPA Tier 4, IMO II/III
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