Power Rating
| Power Range | 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW) 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW) |
Commercial Propulsion Engines C280-16
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- Power Range
- 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
- 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900-1000 rpm
- 900-1000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
Overview
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.
Features At A Glance
Product Specifications for C280-16
Engine Specifications
| Speed Range | 900-1000 rpm 900-1000 rpm |
| Emissions | IMO II IMO II |
| Aspiration | TTA TTA |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 18062 in³ 296 l |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise or clockwise Counterclockwise or clockwise |
| Configuration | Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
Dimensions & Weights
| Minimum Dry Weight | 62832 lb 28500 kg |
| Minimum Length | 224 in 5690 mm |
| Maximum Length | 224 in 5690 mm |
| Minimum Height | 134 in 3403 mm |
| Maximum Height | 134 in 3403 mm |
| Minimum Width | 80 in 2032 mm |
| Maximum Width | 80 in 2032 mm |
C280-16 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet shutoff
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
Control System
- 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)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- 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
Lube Systems
- 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
General
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water
C280-16 Optional Equipment
Engine Application/Design Control
- Crankshaft Deflection Marks
- Extra Mounting Feet
Engine Package Description
- Front Auxiliary Drive
- Stub Shaft Certification
Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaners
- Air Cleaner options
Cooling System
- Auxiliary Water Pump
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Heat Recovery System
- Heat Recovery Thermostats
- De-Aerator
- Connections for Driven Equipment
- Cooling System Connection Groups
Exhaust System
- Outlet Expander
- Flexible Exhaust Fittings
- Weld Flange
Fuel System
- Fuel Priming Pump
- Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
- Fuel Systems Connections
Lube System
- Oil Pan Drain Valve
- Lube Connections
- Lube Oil Heater
Marine Society Requirements
- Spray Shielding
Protection System
- Monitoring System
- Turbocharger Speed Sensor
- Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
- Oil Mist Detector
Spare Parts Kits
- Intake and Air System
- Basic Engine
- Cylinder Head
- Fuel System
- Cooling System
- Instrumentation
- Cylinder Valve Kits
Starting System
- Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
Engine Testing
- Basic System Testing
- Special Witness Test
- Customer Selected Test Points
- Marine Limit Line Test
- Propeller Demand Curve Test
Service Tools/Ship Protection/Factor Support
- Commissioning
- Service Tools
- Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
- AID Emblem
- Storage Preservation
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Marine Power Systems
C280-16
Selected
- Power Range
- 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
- 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900-1000 rpm
- 900-1000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
Marine Power Systems
C280-8
- Power Range
- 3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
- 3084-4023 bhp (2300-3000 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 900 - 1000 rpm
- 900 - 1000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
Marine Power Systems
3516E
- Power Range
- 3755-4023 bhp (2800-3000 bkW)
- 3755-4023 bhp (2800-3000 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II
- IMO II
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