Overview
Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the EPA Tier 2 compliant 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.
Specifications
| Power Range | 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW) |
| Speed Range | 900-1000 rpm |
| Emissions | IMO II |
Benefits & Features
A3 ECU
• CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing • Updated A4 ECU for 6000 bkW
Electronic Advantages:
• Load feedback • Programmable droop • Adjustable gain • Adjustable fuel/air ratio control • Histograms of engine operation • Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters
Data Advantages through J1939 Link:
• Engine speed • Boost pressure • Throttle position • Fuel consumption rate • Inlet manifold temperature • Diagnostic codes and events • Configuration • Desired engine speed • Battery voltage • Engine load • Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours • Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset
Specifications
| Power Range | 6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW) |
| Speed Range | 900-1000 rpm |
| Emissions | IMO II |
| Aspiration | TTA |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise or clockwise |
| Configuration | Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Minimum Dry Weight | — |
| Minimum Length | — |
| Maximum Length | — |
| Minimum Height | — |
| Maximum Height | — |
| Minimum Width | — |
| Maximum Width | — |
Benefits & Features
A3 ECU
• CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing • Updated A4 ECU for 6000 bkW
Electronic Advantages:
• Load feedback • Programmable droop • Adjustable gain • Adjustable fuel/air ratio control • Histograms of engine operation • Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters
Data Advantages through J1939 Link:
• Engine speed • Boost pressure • Throttle position • Fuel consumption rate • Inlet manifold temperature • Diagnostic codes and events • Configuration • Desired engine speed • Battery voltage • Engine load • Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours • Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset
Customer Interface Panel
• Interfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List) • Provides visual indication of ECU functionality • Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input • Marine alarm and protection
Electronic Unit Injectors
• “Drop-in” installation • No threaded fuel connections • High pressure inside injector only • Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device • Injector synchronization not required
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Standard Equipment
- General
- LH and RH service availability
- Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
- Control System
- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
- Rigid Wiring Harness
- Cooling System
- Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
- Engine coolant water drains
- Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
- Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
- Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Duplex Fuel filters
- Instrumentation
- CAT Alarm & Protection System
- Lube System
- Oil pump, gear driven
- 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
- Lube Systems
- Oil pump, gear driven
- Wet sump
- Prelube pump - air / electric
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
- Fuel System
- SOLAS shielding
- Lube System
- Front and rear oil pan drains
- SOLAS shielding
- Protection System
- Mounted oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves