C280-16 Commercial Marine Propulsion Engine

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 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.

Key Specs

  • Application Workboat
  • Speed Range 900-1000 rpm
  • Emissions IMO II

Engine Specifications

Application Workboat
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

Power Rating

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

Standard Equipment

  • General
    • LH and RH service availability
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
    • Rigid Wiring Harness
  • Cooling System
    • Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
    • Duplex Fuel filters
  • Instrumentation
    • CAT Alarm & Protection System
  • Lube System
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Lube Systems
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves

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