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 |
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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.
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 |
Emissions | U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V |
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 |
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 |
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