C280-8 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4)

C280-8 Marine Propulsion Engine (U.S. EPA Tier 4)

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the EPA Tier 2 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.

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Power Range3299-3634 bhp (2460-2530 bkW)

Speed Range1000 rpm

EmissionsEPA Tier 4, IMO III

AspirationTA

Bore11in

Stroke11.8in

Displacement9031in³

Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise or clockwise

ConfigurationIn-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Minimum Dry Weight41800lb

Minimum Length195in

Maximum Length195in

Minimum Height104in

Maximum Height104in

Minimum Width71in

Maximum Width71in

Standard

Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)

Air inlet shutoff

Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated

Optional

Air Cleaners

Standard

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)

Standard

Engine coolant water drains

Optional

Auxiliary Water Pump

Jacket Water Heaters

Heat Recovery System

Heat Recovery Thermostats

De-Aerator

Connections for Driven Equipment

Cooling System Connection Groups

Standard

Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

Optional

Outlet Expander

Flexible Exhaust Fittings

Weld Flange

Standard

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

Optional

Fuel Priming Pump

Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer

Fuel Systems Connections

Standard

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

Standard

Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water

Optional

Crankshaft Deflection Marks

Extra Mounting Feet

Optional

Auxiliary Drive

Stub Shaft Certification

Optional

Oil Pan Drain Valve

Lube Connections

Lube Oil Heater

Optional

Spray Shielding

Optional

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

Optional

Intake and Air System

Basic Engine

Cylinder Head

Fuel System

Cooling System

Instrumentation

Cylinder Valve Kits

Optional

Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve

Optional

Basic System Testing

Special Witness Test

Customer Selected Test Points

Marine Limit Line Test

Propeller Demand Curve Test

Optional

Commissioning

Service Tools

Shipping Protection - Export Boxing

AID Emblem

Storage Preservation

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