C280-6 Commercial Propulsion Engines

Commercial Propulsion Engines C280-6

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Key Specs

Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 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 IMO II C280 engine line. 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.

Product Specifications for C280-6

Power Range 2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW) 2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)
Speed Range 900-1000 rpm 900-1000 rpm
Emissions IMO II IMO II
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 6773 in³ 111 l
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise or clockwise Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dry Weight 34496 lb 15680 kg
Length 158 in 4013 mm
Width 71 in 1803 mm
Height 108 in 2743 mm

C280-6 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

C280-6 Optional Equipment

Engine Application/Design Control

  • Crankshaft Deflection Marks
  • Extra Mounting Feet

Engine Package Description

  • Auxiliary Drive
  • Stub Shaft Certification

Air Inlet System

  • Air Cleaners

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

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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