Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-8 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.All C280-8 engines ratings are IMO II compliant. Engines rated at 2460 bkW and 2710 bkW, with aftertreatment, are IMO III/EPA Tier 4 compliant.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
Power Rating
- Power Range
- 3,084-4,023 bhp (2,300-3,000 bkW)
Engine Specifications
- Speed Range
- 900 - 1,000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
- Aspiration
- TA
- Bore
- 11 in
- Stroke
- 11.8 in
- Displacement
- 9,031 in³
- Rotation from Flywheel End
- Counterclockwise or clockwise
- Configuration
- In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
- Height
- 104 in
- Dry Weight
- 41,800 lb
- Width
- 71 in
- Length
- 195 in
Standard Equipment:
- General
- LH and RH service availability
- Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- 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
- Exhaurt System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Exhaust System
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
- Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Duplex Fuel filters
- 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
- Prelube pump - air / electric
- Protection System
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment:
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
- Cooling System
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Fuel System
- SOLAS shielding
- Lube System
- Front and rear oil pan drains
- Wet sump
- SOLAS shielding
- Protection System
- Oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
Specifications
Power Rating
- Power Range
- 3,084-4,023 bhp (2,300-3,000 bkW)
Engine Specifications
- Speed Range
- 900 - 1,000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA Tier 4
- Aspiration
- TA
- Bore
- 11 in
- Stroke
- 11.8 in
- Displacement
- 9,031 in³
- Rotation from Flywheel End
- Counterclockwise or clockwise
- Configuration
- In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
- Height
- 104 in
- Dry Weight
- 41,800 lb
- Width
- 71 in
- Length
- 195 in
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- General
- LH and RH service availability
- Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- 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
- Exhaurt System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Exhaust System
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
- Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Duplex Fuel filters
- 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
- Prelube pump - air / electric
- Protection System
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment:
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
- Cooling System
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Fuel System
- SOLAS shielding
- Lube System
- Front and rear oil pan drains
- Wet sump
- SOLAS shielding
- Protection System
- Oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
- Cylinder pressure relief valves