C280-6 Propulsion Engine

Product 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.

Engine Specifications

Application
Workboat
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TA
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
6773in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Dry Weight
34496lb
Length
158in
Width
71in
Height
108in

Power Rating

Power Range
2320-2722 bhp (1730-2030 bkW)

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