Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 74 hp 55 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm 380 Nm @ 1360 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 2200 - 2400 rpm 2200 - 2400 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 67 hp 50 kW |
Industrial Diesel Engines C2.8
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- Maximum Power
- 74 hp
- 55 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
- 380 Nm @ 1360 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Overview
The Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 55 bkW (74 bhp) @ 2500 rpm. The C2.8 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aerial lifts, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.
Features At A Glance
Product Specifications for C2.8
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V |
General
| Engine Configuration | In-Line 4 In-Line 4 |
| Bore | 3.5 in 90 mm |
| Stroke | 4.3 in 110 mm |
| Displacement | 171 in³ 2.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 17.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | DOC+DPF DOC+DPF |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 24.9 in 633 mm |
| Width | 22.4 in 543 mm |
| Height | 30.9 in 786 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 750 lb 340 kg |
C2.8 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Induction manifolds
- Exhaust manifolds
- Engine-mounted aftertreatment
Control System
- Starter motor (12V)
- Alternator (12V)
- Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
- Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
- Data interface via CANbus J1939
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Flywheel housings – SAE 3 or SAE 4
- Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
- Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface
Fuel System
- Fuel filter – preconnected but chassis mounted
- With water sensor
Lube System
- Lubricating oil filters
- High incline oil pan – 35° continuous in all directions
General
- Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, proposed EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment
- Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) (Tier 4 Final and Stage V)
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Stage V)
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Selected
- Maximum Power
- 74 hp
- 55 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 280 lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
- 380 Nm @ 1360 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
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C2.2
- Maximum Power
- 74 hp
- 55 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
- 270 Nm @ 1600 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
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C3.6
- Maximum Power
- 134 hp
- 100 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 406 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- 550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
- U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
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