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Caterpillar C280 Marine Main Engine

Caterpillar C280 Marine engine is a Marine diesel engine produced by Caterpillar Corporation of the United States, which has the characteristics of high efficiency, reliability, durability and environmental protection, and is widely used in various Marine fields. Caterpillar C280 Marine engine adopts advanced diesel electronic control technology, with high power, low fuel consumption, low emissions and other characteristics. It adopts high pressure injection, combustion optimization and other techniques to make the fuel burn more fully and improve the efficiency of the engine. In addition, the C280 engine also uses a water-cooled exhaust gas turbocharger, which increases the intake pressure and temperature, increasing the power and torque of the engine. Caterpillar C280 Marine engines are used in a wide range of Marine applications, including container ships, tankers, ferries, tugs, and more. Due to its high efficiency, reliability, durability and environmental protection, the C280 engine has become the first choice of many well-known shipowners. At the same time, the C280 engine is also widely used in the military field to provide power for various types of warships.

In order to ensure the efficient operation and service life of Caterpillar C280 Marine engines, regular maintenance is required. It is recommended to check every 100 hours of operation, including the inspection of lubricating oil, coolant, air intake system and other components. In addition, oil changes and filter maintenance are required after every 500 hours of operation. If any exception is found during the running, handle it in a timely manner.

General Specifications of C280 Series

Engine Type:Inline 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Displacement:148-222 L
Bore * Stroke:280 mm * 300 mm
Advertised Power:2214-2304 HP @ 1000 RPM
Peak Torque:N/A
Rated Speed:1000 RPM
Emissision:IMO Tier II , IMO Tier III , EPA Marine Tier 4
Aspiration Method:Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Wet Weight:25980 kg (57276 lb)
Dimission Standards:4958 mm * 1804 mm * 2648 mm
caterpillar C280 Marine Engine Catalogue

Engine Model

Rated Power

Peak Torque

Engine Model

Rated Power

Peak Torque

C280-8-ME32992460 HP @ 1000 RPMN/AC280-8-ME36342710 HP @ 1000 RPMN/A
C280-12-ME49622214 HP @ 1000 RPMN/AC280-12-ME54442304 HP @ 1000 RPMN/A
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Caterpillar C280 Series Marine Main Engine

This is the list of all series of Caterpillar C280 Series Marine Main Engine.
Click here to find marine main engines by type (Fuel System & Emission Standard).

Caterpillar C280-8-3299 Marine Main Engine

Caterpillar C280-8-3299 Marine Main Engine

Rated Power: 2460 bkW @ 1000 RPM
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II

Caterpillar C280-8-3634 Marine Main Engine

Caterpillar C280-8-3634 Marine Main Engine

Rated Power: 2710 bkW @ 1000 RPM
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II

C280-12-4962 Marine Main Engine

C280-12-4962 Marine Main Engine

Rated Power: 3700 bkW @ 1000 RPM
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II

C280-12-5444 Marine Main Engine

C280-12-5444 Marine Main Engine

Rated Power: 4060 bkW @ 1000 RPM
Engine Type:Vee 8,4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore x Strock: 280 mm x 300 mm
Aspiration:TC & Aftercooled Aspiration
Emission Standard: IMO II

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