C280 Aux

Auxiliary Engines C280

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Key Specs

Power Range
1730 - 5420 bkW
1730 - 5420 bkW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4
U.S. EPA Tier 4

Overview

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

Product Specifications for C280

Power Range 1730 - 5420 bkW 1730 - 5420 bkW
Minimum Rating 2320 BHP 1730 bkW
Maximum Rating 7268 BHP 5420 bkW
Frequency 50 / 60 50 / 60
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 U.S. EPA Tier 4
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aspirator Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Configuration In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Maximum Width 69 in 1741 mm
Minimum Height 108 in 2733 mm
Minimum Dry Weight 34496 lb 15680 kg
Maximum Height 140 in 3550 mm
Minimum Width 67 in 1704 mm
Minimum Length 145 in 3691 mm
Maximum Length 197 in 5007 mm
Maximum Dry Weight 62832 lb 28500 kg

C280 Standard Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • R INLET SYSTEM Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side) Air inlet shutoff Breather, crankcase, top-mounted Turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Single 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 SYSTEM

  • 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

SVCE TOOLS/SHIP PROT/FACTORY SUPPORT

  • Service literature. Included standard with each engine are two (2) complete sets of service literature listed below: 1. Custom parts book CD (serial number specific) 2. Service manual, which includes: Operation & Maintenance, Specifications, Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, Disassembly and Assembly manual. Available in paper media and English language only. 3. Technical manual (parts/service information for special equipment). Available in paper media in English language only. NOTE: Custom parts book CD and service manual can be re-ordered through the normal Caterpillar literature ordering system. The technical manual can only be re-ordered through the Project Services at the Caterpillar Lafayette Engine Center facility.

C280 Optional Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Air Cleaners

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Jacket Water Heaters
  • Heat Recovery System
  • Heat Recovery Thermostats
  • Cooling System Connection Groups
  • De-Aerator

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Load Sharing module
  • Direct Rack Module

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Outlet Expander
  • Flexible Exhaust Fittings
  • Weld Flange - Optional

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Fuel Priming Pump
  • Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
  • Fuel System Connections

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Oil Pan Drain Valve
  • Prelubrication Connections
  • Lube Oil Heater

MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • Vibration Isolators

MARINE SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS

  • Spray shielding

PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • PLC Monitoring System Options
  • ECP Relay System Options
  • ECP Mechanical Gauge Instrument Panel
  • Turbocharger Speed Sensor
  • Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
  • Oil Mist Detector
  • Protection System Components
  • Magnetic Pickup

SPARE PART KITS

  • Intake and Air System
  • Basic Engine
  • Cylinder Head
  • Fuel System
  • Cooling System
  • Instrumentation
  • Cylinder Valve Kits

ENGINE TESTING

  • Basic System Testing
  • Special Witness Test
  • Torsional Vibration Analysis

SERVICE TOOLS / SHIPPING PROTECTION / FACTORY SUPPORT

  • Commissioning
  • Service Tools
  • Factory Packaging
  • Shipping Protection-Shrink Wrap or Tarp
  • Shipping Protection-Export Boxing
  • AID Emblem
  • Storage Preservation

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