At a glance data:
Power Range:
4640 - 6035 bhp (3460-4500 bkW)
Application:
Workboat
Speed Range:
900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions:
IMO II, U.S. EPA Tier 4/IMO III (Cat SCR required)
Overview
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.
Category:
Commercial Propulsion Engines
Category:
Commercial Propulsion Engines
Brand:
Caterpillar
Brand:
Caterpillar
Ratings
Power Range:
4640 - 6035 bhp (3460-4500 bkW)
Engine Specifications
Application:
Workboat
Engine
Speed Range:
900 - 1000 rpm
Emissions:
IMO II, U.S. EPA Tier 4/IMO III (Cat SCR required)
Aspiration:
TTA
Bore:
11.0in
Stroke:
11.8in
Displacement:
13,456in³
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Clockwise or Counterclockwise
Configuration:
V 12, 4-Stroke Cycle diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Width:
80.0in
Height:
134.0in
Length:
182in
Dry Weight:
57276.0lb
Standard Equipment
standard equipment
- SOLAS Compliant hard heat shield system
- Gear driven coolant and oil pumps
- 50 degree vee engine block for reduced width
- Dual A4 ECM with rigid wiring harness
- 1.5% speed margin for waterjet specification
- EUI fuel system
- Duplex fuel and oil filters
- Centrifugal oil filters
- Centrifugal oil filters
- Explosion relief valves
- Air starters
Optional Equipment
optional attachements
- Opposite end drive capability
- LECP II/III Panels and CMD 5/8/13 displays
- Marine alarm and protection system
- MCS Certification
- Full power stubshaft
- Air shutoff device
- Mechanical load sharing
- Cold weather boost control valve
- Auxiliary water pump
- RH/LH service options
- Oil Mist detector
- Mounting feet options (fixed or resilient)
standard equipment
- Air driven pre/post-lube pump
- Six point engine mounting feet
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