C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

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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 ...
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Power Rating

Power Range
6169-8046 bhp (4600-6000 bkW)

Engine Specifications

Speed Range
900-1000 rpm
Emissions
IMO II
Aspiration
TTA
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
18062in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration
Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Minimum Dry Weight
62832lb
Minimum Length
224in
Maximum Length
224in
Minimum Height
134in
Maximum Height
134in
Minimum Width
80in
Maximum Width
80in

A3 ECU

• CAN J1939 data link • Waterproof connectors • Maintenance-free • Backup ECU for redundant governing • Updated A4 ECU for 6000 bkW

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

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

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
    Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
    Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • SOLAS shielding
    Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves