Commercial Propulsion Engines C280-6

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.

Power Range

2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)

Speed Range

900-1000 rpm

Emissions

IMO II

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

A3 ECU
Electronic Advantages:
Data Advantages through J1939 Link:
Customer Interface Panel
Electronic Unit Injectors

• CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing

• Load feedback • Programmable droop • Adjustable gain • Adjustable fuel/air ratio control • Histograms of engine operation • Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters

• 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

• 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

• “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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Commercial Propulsion Engines C280-6

Power Rating

Power Range

2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)

Power Range

2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range	900-1000 rpm
Emissions	IMO II
Aspiration	TA
Bore	280 mm
Stroke	300 mm
Displacement	111 l
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration	In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Speed Range

900-1000 rpm

Emissions

IMO II

Aspiration

Bore

280 mm

Stroke

300 mm

Displacement

111 l

Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise or clockwise

Configuration

In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Dry Weight	15680 kg
Length	4013 mm
Width	1803 mm
Height	2743 mm

Dry Weight

15680 kg

Length

4013 mm

Width

1803 mm

Height

2743 mm

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