Cat Commercial Propulsion Engines - C280-6 For Sale

C280-6 Propulsion Engine
11472 C280-6 Propulsion Engine

The Cat® C280 commercial propulsion engine series is engineered for high‑utilization workboat applications where power, durability, and uptime matter most. Delivering up to 23% more power with increased durability, the C280 series combines high power density, proven heavy‑duty build, and long service intervals to help operators move more, pull harder, and stay working longer, day after day, compared to previous C280 models.

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Description

The Cat® C280 commercial propulsion engine series is engineered for high‑utilization workboat applications where power, durability, and uptime matter most. Delivering up to 23% more power with increased durability, the C280 series combines high power density, proven heavy‑duty build, and long service intervals to help operators move more, pull harder, and stay working longer, day after day, compared to previous C280 models.

Features

Power Range
2,320-2,722 bhp (1,730-2,030 bkW)
Speed Range
900-1,000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TA
  • Power Rating

    Power Range
    2,320-2,722 bhp (1,730-2,030 bkW)
  • Engine Specifications

  • Dimensions & Weights

  • Standard Equipment

    General

    • LH or RH service connections

    Air Inlet System

    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated
    • Crankcase breathers, top-mounted
    • Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
    • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

    Control System

    • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
    • Rigid Wiring Harness
    • Aftercooler / oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)

    Cooling System

    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

    Exhaust System

    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft

    Fuel System

    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors

    Instrumentation

    • CAT Alarm & Protection System

    Lube System

    • Oil pump, gear driven

    Lube Systems

    • 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter-engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric

    Protection System

    • Crankcase explosion relief valves

    Protection Ssystem

    • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Optional Equipment

    Fuel System

    • Fuel priming pump
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • SOLAS shielding

    Lube System

    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • SOLAS shielding

    Protection System

    • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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