Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

Minimum Rating 2,320 bhp
Aspiration TA
Configuration In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Minimum Length 145 in
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Power Rating
Minimum Rating 2,320 bhp
Maximum Rating 7,268 BHP
Minimum Rating 2,320 BHP
Power Range 1730 - 5420 bkW
Engine Specifications
Aspiration TA
Configuration In-Line 6, Vee 8, Vee 12, Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore 11 in
Configuration In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Stroke 12 in
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4
Dimensions & Weights
Minimum Length 145 in
Maximum Length 197 in
Maximum Width 69 in
Minimum Width 67 in
Minimum Height 108 in
Maximum Height 140 in
Minimum Dry Weight 34,496 lb
Maximum Dry Weight 62,832 lb
Maximum Dry Weight 62,832 lb
Maximum Height 140 in
Maximum Length 197 in
Maximum Width 69 in
Minimum Dry Weight 34,496 lb
Minimum Height 108 in
Minimum Length 145 in
Minimum Width 67 in
Generator Set Specifications
Frequency 50 / 60

A3 ECU - Advantages

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

A3 ECU - 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

A3 ECU - 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

  • General
    • LH and RH service availability
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
    • Crankcase breathers, 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
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • 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
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves
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