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C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-16 engine line, now up to 6000 bkW. 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.

Power Rating

Power Range

6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range

900-1000 rpm

Emissions

IMO II

Aspiration

TTA

Bore

11in

Stroke

11.8in

Displacement

18062in³

Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise or clockwise

Configuration

Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight

62832lb

Minimum Length

224in

Maximum Length

224in

Minimum Height

134in

Maximum Height

134in

Minimum Width

80in

Maximum Width

80in

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
    • Breather, crankcase, 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
    • 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
    • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Lube Systems
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Optional Equipment:

  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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