C280-12

Bore: 11 in / 280 mm
Stroke: 11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement: 13546 in³ / 222 l

Building on the durability and reliability of the C280 engine platform, Caterpillar is pleased to offer the IMO II compliant C280 engine line. 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.

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C280-12 Propulsion (3700, 4060 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet

Specifications
Equipment

Power Rating
Power Range	4640-5096 bhp (3460-3800 bkW)

Engine Specifications
Speed Range	900 rpm
Emissions	IMO II
Aspiration	TTA
Bore	11 in / 280 mm
Stroke	11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement	13546 in³ / 222 l
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise or clockwise
Configuration	Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights
Dry Weight	57276 lb / 25980 kg
Width	80 in / 2032 mm
Length	182 in / 4623 mm
Height	134 in / 3404 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet shutoff
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, engine oil lubricated
Control System
- Dual Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control Modules with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
- Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp 24volt power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Modules)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38 degrees C)
- Fuel transfer pump (mounted on left hand side)
- Duplex fuel filters
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
Lube Systems
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff. Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers. Includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve. Filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump. Can be serviced with the engine running.
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Valve, oil pressure regulating
- Valves, crankcase explosion relief
General
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Pumps, gear driven: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

Engine Application/Design Control
- Crankshaft Deflection Marks
- Extra Mounting Feet
Engine Package Description
- Front Auxiliary Drive
- Stub Shaft Certification
Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaners
- Air Cleaner options
Cooling System
- Auxiliary Water Pump
- Jacket Water Heaters
- Heat Recovery System
- Heat Recovery Thermostats
- De-Aerator
- Connections for Driven Equipment
- Cooling System Connection Groups
Exhaust System
- Outlet Expander
- Flexible Exhaust Fittings
- Weld Flange
Fuel System
- Fuel Priming Pump
- Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
- Fuel Systems Connections
Lube System
- Oil Pan Drain Valve
- Lube Connections
- Lube Oil Heater
Marine Society Requirements
- Spray Shielding
Protection System
- Monitoring System
- Turbocharger Speed Sensor
- Cylinder Pressure Relief Valve
- Oil Mist Detector
Spare Parts Kits
- Intake and Air System
- Basic Engine
- Cylinder Head
- Fuel System
- Cooling System
- Instrumentation
- Cylinder Valve Kits
Starting System
- Boost Control Valve, Pressure Reducing Valve
Engine Testing
- Basic System Testing
- Special Witness Test
- Customer Selected Test Points
- Marine Limit Line Test
- Propeller Demand Curve Test
Service Tools/Ship Protection/Factor Support
- Commissioning
- Service Tools
- Shipping Protection - Export Boxing
- AID Emblem
- Storage Preservation

C280-12

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

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