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| Caterpillar C280 [1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Incorporated |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Inline 6, V8, V12, V16 |
| Displacement | 18,500 cubic centimetres (1,129 in3) per cylinder |
| Cylinder bore | 280 millimetres (11.02 in) |
| Piston stroke | 300 millimetres (11.81 in) |
| Compression ratio | 15.3:1 (Propulsion) 12.6:1, 13:1 (Generator) |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 250 |
| Max. engine speed | 1000 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Double or Quad |
| Fuel system | Unit injection |
| Management | Electronic |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | up to 5,670 kilowatts (7,604 hp) @ 1000 rpm (marine/military rating) |
| Torque output | 12,100 newton-metres (8,925 lbf⋅ft) @ 800 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | up to 32.75 tonnes (32.233 long tons; 36.101 short tons) |
| Emissions | |
| Emissions target standard | EPA IV or IMO III |
| Emissions control systems | Exhaust gas recirculation |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Caterpillar 36 series engine |
| Caterpillar CG260 [2] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Incorporated |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Inline 6, V8, V12, V16 |
| Displacement | 18,000 cubic centimetres (1,098 in3) per cylinder |
| Cylinder bore | 260 millimetres (10.24 in) |
| Piston stroke | 320 millimetres (12.60 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 320 |
| Max. engine speed | 1000 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Quad |
| Fuel system | Unit injection |
| Management | Electronic |
| Fuel type | Natural gas Biogas Gasoline |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | up to 4,500 kilowatts (6,035 hp) @ 1000 rpm (marine/military rating) |
| Torque output | 10,700 newton-metres (7,892 lbf⋅ft) @ 850 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | up to 32.75 tonnes (32.233 long tons; 36.101 short tons) |
| Emissions | |
| Emissions target standard | EPA IV or IMO III |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Caterpillar 36 series engine |
The Caterpillar C280 is a family of diesel internal combustion engines made by Caterpillar. The engine is 18.5 liters per cylinder in displacement. The cylinder size is 11.02 x 11.81 in. bore/stroke. The engine can produce 2400-7600 horsepower at 900 RPM. The peak torque occurs at an engine speed of 800 RPM. The Cat C280 is often used in locomotives and freight-class ships.
