Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 74 hp 55 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm 300 Nm @ 1600 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
- 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
- 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
- Emissions
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
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
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
- Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
- Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
- Superior dealer service network
- Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Product Specifications for C2.8
Emission Standards
| Emissions | UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 |
General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| 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 | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 24.9 in 633 mm |
| Width | 21.2 in 538 mm |
| Height | 30.9 in 786 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 705 lb 320 kg |
C2.8 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Induction manifolds
- Exhaust manifolds
Control System
- Starter motor (12V or 24V)
- Alternator (12V or 24V)
- 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
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Selected
- Maximum Power
- 74 hp
- 55 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
- 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
- Emissions
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
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C2.2
- Maximum Power
- 66 hp
- 49.2 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 153 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- 208 Nm @ 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Equivalent
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C3.6
- Maximum Power
- 121 hp
- 90 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 369 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- 500 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Emissions
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
- UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
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