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View model catalogBuilding on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the C280-12 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 C280-12 engines ratings are IMO II compliant. Engines rated at 3700 bkW and 4060 bkW, with aftertreatment, are IMO 3/EPA T4 compliant.
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Power Rating
- Power Range
- 4,640-5,444 bhp (3,460-4,060 bkW)
Engine Specifications
- Speed Range
- 900-1,000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA T4
- Aspiration
- TTA
- Bore
- 11 in
- Stroke
- 11.8 in
- Displacement
- 13,546 in³
- Rotation from Flywheel End
- Counterclockwise or clockwise
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
- Minimum Dry Weight
- 57,276 lb
- Minimum Length
- 182 in
- Maximum Length
- 182 in
- Minimum Height
- 134 in
- Maximum Height
- 134 in
- Minimum Width
- 80 in
- Maximum Width
- 80 in
Specifications
Power Rating
- Power Range
- 4,640-5,444 bhp (3,460-4,060 bkW)
Engine Specifications
- Speed Range
- 900-1,000 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO III/EPA T4
- Aspiration
- TTA
- Bore
- 11 in
- Stroke
- 11.8 in
- Displacement
- 13,546 in³
- Rotation from Flywheel End
- Counterclockwise or clockwise
- Configuration
- Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
- Minimum Dry Weight
- 57,276 lb
- Minimum Length
- 182 in
- Maximum Length
- 182 in
- Minimum Height
- 134 in
- Maximum Height
- 134 in
- Minimum Width
- 80 in
- Maximum Width
- 80 in
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
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- General
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- LH and RH service availability
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- Air Inlet System
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- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Crankcase breathers, top mounted
- Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
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- Control System
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- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
- Rigid Wiring Harness
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- Cooling System
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- Aftercooler / oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
- Engine coolant water drains
- Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
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- Exhaust System
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- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - Overspeed protection
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- Fuel System
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- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Duplex Fuel filters
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
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- Instrumentation
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- Cat Alarm & Protection System
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- Lube System
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- Oil pump, gear driven
- 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
- Prelube pump - air / electric
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- Protection System
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- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Optional Equipment:
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- Exhaust System
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- Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
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- Lube System
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- Front and rear oil pan drains
- Wet Sump
- SOLAS shielding
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- Protection System
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- Oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves
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- Fuel System
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- SOLAS shielding