Cat C280 Marine Auxiliary Engines

Power Rating

Power Range 1730 - 5420 bkW
Minimum Rating 2320BHP
Maximum Rating 7268BHP

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency 50 / 60

Engine Specifications

Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aspirator
Bore 11in
Stroke 11.8in
Configuration In-Line 6, V 8, V 12, V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Maximum Width 69in
Minimum Height 108in
Minimum Dry Weight 34496lb
Maximum Height 140in
Minimum Width 67in
Minimum Length 145in
Maximum Length 197in
Maximum Dry Weight 62832lb

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
    • Crankcase breathers, 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
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • 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
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Optional Equipment

  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves