C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

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.

Specifications
Equipment
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Units: US Metric
Power Rating
Power Range
6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)
Engine Specifications
Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TTA
Bore
11 in
280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in
300 mm
Displacement
18062 in³
296 l
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Minimum Dry Weight
62832 lb
28500 kg
Minimum Length
224 in
5690 mm
Maximum Length
224 in
5690 mm
Minimum Height
134 in
3403 mm
Maximum Height
134 in
3403 mm
Minimum Width
80 in
2032 mm
Maximum Width
80 in
2032 mm
Standard Equipment
General
Air Inlet System
Control System
Cooling System
Exhaust System
Fuel System
Instrumentation
Lube System
Lube Systems