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C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

Overview

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-16 engine line, now up to 6000 bkW. 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.

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Specifications

Power Range6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
Speed Range900-1000 rpm
EmissionsIMO II
AspirationTTA
Bore11 in
Stroke11.8 in
Displacement18062 in³
Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise or clockwise
ConfigurationVee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Minimum Dry Weight62832 lb
Minimum Length224 in
Maximum Length224 in
Minimum Height134 in
Maximum Height134 in
Minimum Width80 in
Maximum Width80 in

Documents

C280-16 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 7370 MHP 7268 BHP 5420 BKW Download C280-16 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 6880 MHP 6785 BHP 5060 BKW Download C280-16 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 6690 MHP 6598 BHP 4920 BKW Download C280-16 TIER 2 MARINE PROPULSION 6255 MHP 6169 BHP 4600 BKW Download C280-16 MARINE PROPULSION 3000 bkW / 8046 bhp Download

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