C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION

3084 bhp
(2300 bkW)
900 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
In-Line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO/EPA Tier 2 Compliant

Bore mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0)
Stroke mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8)
Displacement L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 (9,031)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Low Idle Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Rated Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900
Oil Change Interval* hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925
Serial Number Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PKA
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel or Heat Exchanger
Refill Capacities L (gal)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030-1205 (272-318)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 (201)
*A new SOSSM analysis must be done to determine actual oil
change intervals.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Intake and Exhaust System
Charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow
turbocharger, dry manifold with soft or hard shielding
Basic Engine Arrangement
In-line engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block,
individual cylinder heads with four intake/exhaust valves,
right- or left-hand service side available
Control System
Dual ADEM A3 electronic engine control unit (ECU)
with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring
harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECU)
Cooling System
Single or combined system, engine mounted freshwater
and seawater pumps, engine coolant water drains
Fuel System
Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection system consists
of engine-driven fuel transfer pump and an electronic unit
injector for each cylinder, engine-mounted duplex fuel
filters, and flexible connections
Lube Oil System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, two centrifugal oil
filters with single shutoff, gear-driven pump, duplex oil
filter, crankcase explosion relief, oil filler and dipstick

LEHM7095-00

Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System

Alarms and shutdowns provided as required by marine
society for unmanned machinery spaces. Marine
Monitoring System II [list as Programmable Logic Control
(PLC) in the Price List] or Engine Control Panel are
available; systems include temperature, pressure, and
speed sensors; optional: oil mist detector or particle
detector available
ECU Functions
Key-switch, desired engine speed, programmable low
idle, SAE J1939 data link, Cat data link, Messenger
(displays engine data, diagnostics, etc.), diagnostics,
general alarm, programmable parameters (system,
application, and tattletales), Caterpillar ET service tool
interface, remote shutdown, shutdown notify, load
feedback, overspeed shutdown, overspeed verify, engine
power correction, droop, dual dynamics
General
Four lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar
yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals,
shrink wrap
Optional Supplied Equipment
Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel
cooler, expansion tank, emergency pumps and
connections, jacket water heater, flexible connections,
and anti-vibration isolators

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C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3084 bhp (2300 bkW)

PERFORMANCE DATA

C280-8

DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

RATED SPEED (RPM):

900
2300
2076
13:1
32
90
EUI
16200

RATED POWER1 (bkW):

BMEP @ 100% LOAD (kPa):
COMPRESSION RATIO:
AFTERCOOLER WATER (oC):
JACKET WATER OUTLET (oC):
IGNITION SYSTEM:
FIRING PRESSURE, MAXIMUM (kPa):

ENGINE RATING:
CERTIFICATION5:
TURBOCHARGER PART #:
COMBUSTION:
FUEL TYPE:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:
MEAN PISTON SPEED (m/s):

Marine CSR
IMO/EPA MARINE TIER II
284-8280
DI
Distillate
DRY
9

Engine Performance
3500

2500

3000

Engine Power (bhp)

Engine Power (bkW)

2000

1500

1000

500

P1
0
400

500

600

700

800

900

2500
2000
1500

1000

P1

500
0
400

1000

500

Engine Speed (rpm)

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
g/
Rate
kPa
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
207
568.2
265
209
540.3
260
209
508.5
250
196
446.9
209
203
306.7
124
202
248.1
77
209
204.5
50
215
180.6
35
218
152.7
24

600

700

800

900

1000

Engine Speed (rpm)

Air

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Power
bkW
2300
2172
2044
1917
1266
1029
822
705
587

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
C
543
543
543
528
517
530
540
540
538

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
364
367
372
373
399
431
450
455
458

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
530.4
510.3
482.1
411.1
295.5
228.3
183.5
165.3
125.8

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Air
Exh
Fuel
Press
Cons3
Flow4 Temp to
g/
Rate
kPa
cu m/
Turbo
Power
bkW
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
Min
C
2070
214
527.3
253
242.4
529
1744
210
437.2
213
210.3
500
1454
206
356.7
167
172.7
485
1198
204
291.6
119
135.2
483
974
206
239.6
81
104.8
493
780
211
196.0
51
80.9
500
613
214
156.8
31
63.9
484
472
216
121.6
14
53.2
404
355
216
91.3
9
42.1
388

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
358
348
352
373
398
416
411
383
344

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
505.3
430.8
356.2
288.7
232.7
184.7
145.1
115.4
85.7

Flow
cu m/
Min
251.7
240.9
226.1
192.3
132.9
97.8
76.3
68.4
51.6

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Power
bhp
3084
2913
2742
2570
1698
1380
1103
945
787

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.341
150.0
78
0.344
142.7
77
0.344
134.3
74
0.322
118.0
62
0.335
81.0
37
0.333
65.5
23
0.343
54.0
15
0.354
47.7
10
0.359
40.3
7

Flow
cfm
8889
8508
7983
6790
4693
3453
2696
2414
1823

Power
bhp
2776
2338
1950
1606
1306
1046
822
634
476

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Fuel
Press
Cons3
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.352
139.2
75
0.346
115.4
63
0.339
94.2
49
0.336
77.0
35
0.340
63.3
24
0.347
51.7
15
0.353
41.4
9
0.356
32.1
4
0.355
24.1
3

Flow4
cfm
8559
7428
6100
4776
3700
2857
2258
1878
1485

242
484
468
1194
1804
114

( 13770 )
( 27540 )
( 26629 )
( 67939 )
( 102648 )
( 6487 )

Air
4

Air

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
1009
1009
1010
982
962
985
1005
1004
1000

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
687
693
701
703
750
807
843
851
856

Exh
Flow
cfm
18732
18020
17026
14517
10435
8062
6480
5838
4443

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
984
932
904
902
920
931
903
759
730

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
676
658
666
704
749
781
773
721
651

Exh
Flow
cfm
17846
15214
12580
10196
8219
6524
5123
4075
3026

Heat Rejection @ 100% Load and 25o C Air

Lube Oil Cooler
Jacket Water
AfterCooler
Total Heat Rejection to Raw Water
Exhaust Gas2
Radiation

kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kW

( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )

Notes
1 Ratings are based on ISO 3046/1 and SAEJ1995 Jan 90 standard reference conditions of 100 kPa, 25 o C, and 30% relative humidity at the stated aftercooler water temperature.
2 Exhaust Heat rejection is based on fuel LHV and is not normally recoverable in total
3 At 100% load with pumps +/- 3%. Performance and fuel consumption are based on 35 API, 16oC fuel having a lower heating value of 42,780 kJ/kg used at 29oC with a density of
838.9 g/liter.
4 Air flows are shown for 25oC air inlet to the turbocharger and 32oC cooling water to the charge air cooler.
5 This engine's exhaust emissions are in compliance with the INTERNATIONAL MARINE ORGANIZATION'S (IMO) standard as described in REGULATION 13 of ANNEX VI of
MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 8178 for measuring HC, CO, PM, and NOx.

DM8397-00
LEHM7095-00

1/16/07
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C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3084 bhp (2300 bkW)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

Engine

Overall Length
mm (in)

Overall Width
mm (in)

Overall Height
mm (in)

C280-8

4958 (195.2)

1804 (71)

2648 (104.2)

Engine Weights
Engine Dry Weight
Shipped Loose Items:

Fluids:

LEHM7095-00

kg (lb)
19 000 (41,800)

Torsional Coupling
Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Instrument/Alarm Panel

Lube Oil
Jacket Water
Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO)

319 (702)
420 (924)
200 (440)
691 (1,520)
530 (1,166)
70 (154)

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C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3084 bhp (2300 bkW)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

CONTINUOUS SERVICE RATING 100% of the engine
operating hours at 100% of rated power.
RATINGS are based on SAE J1995/ISO3046 standard
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg), 25C (77F), and
30% relative humidity at the stated charge air cooler
water temperature. Ratings also meet classification
society maximum temperature requirements of
45C (113F) air temperature to the turbocharger and
32C (90F) seawater temperature without derate.
Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar representative for
additional information.

FUEL RATES are based on 35 API, 16C (60F) fuel

used at 29C (85F) with a density of 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal). Lower Heat Value (LHV) of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb). Tolerance is +5%. Includes
all engine mounted pumps. BSFC without pumps is
3% less.
MARINE CERTIFICATION Ratings are marine
classification society approved by ABS, BV, CCS, DnV,
GL, KR, LRS, NKK, RINA, and RS. These societies have
also granted C280 factory line production approval which
eliminates requirement for society surveyor witness test.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ADEM, SOS, Caterpillar Yellow and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
TMI Reference No.: DM8397-00
LEHM7095-00 (7-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C280-8
MARINE PROPULSION

3299 bhp
(2460 bkW)
1000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
In-Line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO/EPA Tier 2 Compliant

Bore mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0)
Stroke mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8)
Displacement L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 (9,031)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Low Idle Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Rated Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Oil Change Interval* hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925
Serial Number Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PKA
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel or Heat Exchanger
Refill Capacities L (gal)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030-1205 (272-318)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 (201)
*A new SOSSM analysis must be done to determine actual oil
change intervals.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Intake and Exhaust System
Charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow
turbocharger, dry manifold with soft or hard shielding
Basic Engine Arrangement
In-line engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block,
individual cylinder heads with four intake/exhaust valves,
right- or left-hand service side available
Control System
Dual ADEM A3 electronic engine control unit (ECU)
with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring
harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECU)
Cooling System
Single or combined system, engine mounted freshwater
and seawater pumps, engine coolant water drains
Fuel System
Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection system consists
of engine-driven fuel transfer pump and an electronic unit
injector for each cylinder, engine-mounted duplex fuel
filters, and flexible connections
Lube Oil System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, two centrifugal oil
filters with single shutoff, gear-driven pump, duplex oil
filter, crankcase explosion relief, oil filler and dipstick

LEHM7096-00

Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System

Alarms and shutdowns provided as required by marine
society for unmanned machinery spaces. Marine
Monitoring System II [listed as Programmable Logic
Control (PLC) in the Price List] or Engine Control Panel
are available; systems include temperature, pressure,
and speed sensors; optional: oil mist detector or particle
detector available
ECU Functions
Key-switch, desired engine speed, programmable low
idle, SAE J1939 data link, Cat data link, Messenger
(displays engine data, diagnostics, etc.), diagnostics,
general alarm, programmable parameters (system,
application, and tattletales), Caterpillar ET service tool
interface, remote shutdown, shutdown notify, load
feedback, overspeed shutdown, overspeed verify, engine
power correction, droop, dual dynamics
General
Four lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar
yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals,
shrink wrap
Optional Supplied Equipment
Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel
cooler, expansion tank, emergency pumps and
connections, jacket water heater, flexible connections,
and anti-vibration isolators

Page 1 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3299 bhp (2460 bkW)

PERFORMANCE DATA

C280-8

DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

RATED SPEED (RPM):

1000
2460
1998
13:1
60
90
EUI
16200

RATED POWER1 (bkW):

BMEP @ 100% LOAD (kPa):
COMPRESSION RATIO:
AFTERCOOLER WATER (oC):
JACKET WATER OUTLET (oC):
IGNITION SYSTEM:
FIRING PRESSURE, MAXIMUM (kPa):

ENGINE RATING:
CERTIFICATION5:
TURBOCHARGER PART #:
COMBUSTION:
FUEL TYPE:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:
MEAN PISTON SPEED (m/s):

Marine CSR
IMO/EPA MARINE TIER II
284-8276
DI
Distillate
DRY
10

Engine Performance
3500

3000

3000

Engine Power (bhp)

Engine Power (bkW)

2500
2000
1500
1000

A
P1

500
0
400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

2500
2000
1500

1000

P1

500

1100

0
400

500

Engine Speed (rpm)

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
g/
Rate
kPa
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
213
624.4
268
212
589.8
258
211
562.6
243
210
523.3
213
212
372.7
115
217
313.7
77
223
252.1
47
227
205.8
29
229
202.1
26
236
149.8
12

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

Engine Speed (rpm)

Air

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Power
bkW
2460
2337
2239
2091
1474
1212
950
760
741
532

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
C
543
541
544
562
584
615
628
634
654
616

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
375
368
374
405
466
509
536
545
561
523

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
587.4
557.9
530.6
487.0
343.0
274.5
212.2
163.2
155.3
104.3

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Air
Exh
3
4
Fuel
Press
Cons
Flow Temp to
g/
Rate
kPa
cu m/
Turbo
Power
bkW
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
Min
C
2214
215
567.6
247
268.3
523
1898
216
489.1
204
230.7
524
1668
214
425.5
160
192.2
529
1360
214
347.2
104
140.8
550
1134
218
294.7
71
109.1
571
934
222
247.0
48
85.5
585
759
225
203.6
31
68.0
579
554
229
150.8
16
50.6
528
478
230
131.3
11
44.9
496
277
237
78.2
3
31.7
370

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
361
378
402
446
479
501
501
458
429
320

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
562.0
495.6
428.8
335.6
272.9
220.5
175.5
123.4
105.1
62.3

Flow
cu m/
Min
274.1
263.3
247.8
216.7
139.6
105.2
78.5
59.5
55.4
38.9

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Power
bhp
3299
3134
3002
2804
1976
1625
1274
1019
994
714

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.351
164.9
79
0.349
155.7
76
0.347
148.5
72
0.346
138.2
63
0.349
98.4
34
0.357
82.8
23
0.367
66.6
14
0.374
54.3
9
0.377
53.4
8
0.389
39.6
4

Power
bhp
2969
2546
2237
1823
1520
1253
1018
742
641
371

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.354
149.9
73
0.356
129.1
60
0.352
112.3
47
0.353
91.7
31
0.359
77.8
21
0.365
65.2
14
0.370
53.8
9
0.376
39.8
5
0.379
34.7
3
0.390
20.6
1

271
499
626
1396
2056
125

( 15420 )
( 28393 )
( 35619 )
( 79432 )
( 116986 )
( 7113 )

Air
4

Flow
cfm
9680
9297
8751
7652
4929
3717
2772
2101
1956
1375

Air
4

Flow
cfm
9474
8148
6787
4974
3854
3019
2400
1788
1586
1119

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
1010
1006
1011
1043
1082
1138
1163
1172
1210
1141

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
707
694
706
762
872
948
996
1013
1042
973

Exh
Flow
cfm
20743
19702
18739
17200
12112
9693
7494
5762
5484
3685

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
973
974
983
1022
1060
1085
1074
982
924
698

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
683
712
756
835
895
935
934
857
805
607

Exh
Flow
cfm
19847
17502
15143
11853
9638
7789
6198
4360
3711
2199

Heat Rejection @ 100% Load and 25o C Air

Lube Oil Cooler
Jacket Water
AfterCooler
Total Heat Rejection to Raw Water
Exhaust Gas2
Radiation

kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kW

( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )

Notes
1 Ratings are based on ISO 3046/1 and SAEJ1995 Jan 90 standard reference conditions of 100 kPa, 25 o C, and 30% relative humidity at the stated aftercooler water temperature.
2 Exhaust Heat rejection is based on fuel LHV and is not normally recoverable in total
3 At 100% load with pumps +/- 3%. Performance and fuel consumption are based on 35 API, 16oC fuel having a lower heating value of 42,780 kJ/kg used at 29oC with a density
of 838.9 g/liter.
4 Air flows are shown for 25oC air inlet to the turbocharger and 32oC cooling water to the charge air cooler.
5 This engine's exhaust emissions are in compliance with the INTERNATIONAL MARINE ORGANIZATION'S (IMO) standard as described in REGULATION 13 of ANNEX VI of
MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 8178 for measuring HC, CO, PM, and NOx.

DM8398-00
LEHM7096-00

1/16/07
Page 2 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3299 bhp (2460 bkW)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

Engine

Overall Length
mm (in)

Overall Width
mm (in)

Overall Height
mm (in)

C280-8

4958 (195.2)

1804 (71)

2648 (104.2)

Engine Weights
Engine Dry Weight
Shipped Loose Items:

Fluids:

LEHM7096-00

kg (lb)
19 000 (41,800)

Torsional Coupling
Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Instrument/Alarm Panel

Lube Oil
Jacket Water
Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO)

319 (702)
420 (924)
200 (440)
691 (1,520)
530 (1,166)
70 (154)

Page 3 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3299 bhp (2460 bkW)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

CONTINUOUS SERVICE RATING 100% of the engine
operating hours at 100% of rated power.
RATINGS are based on SAE J1995/ISO3046 standard
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg), 25C (77F), and
30% relative humidity at the stated charge air cooler
water temperature. Ratings also meet classification
society maximum temperature requirements of
45C (113F) air temperature to the turbocharger and
32C (90F) seawater temperature without derate.
Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar representative for
additional information.

FUEL RATES are based on 35 API, 16C (60F) fuel

used at 29C (85F) with a density of 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal). Lower Heat Value (LHV) of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb). Tolerance is +5%. Includes
all engine mounted pumps. BSFC without pumps is
3% less.
MARINE CERTIFICATION Ratings are marine
classification society approved by ABS, BV, CCS, DnV,
GL, KR, LRS, NKK, RINA, and RS. These societies have
also granted C280 factory line production approval which
eliminates requirement for society surveyor witness test.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ADEM, SOS, Caterpillar Yellow and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
TMI Reference No.: DM8398-00
LEHM7096-00 (7-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C280-8
MARINE PROPULSION

3393 bhp
(2530 bkW)
900 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
In-Line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO/EPA Tier 2 Compliant

Bore mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0)
Stroke mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8)
Displacement L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 (9,031)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Low Idle Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Rated Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900
Oil Change Interval* hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925
Serial Number Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PKA
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel or Heat Exchanger
Refill Capacities L (gal)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030-1205 (272-318)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 (201)
*A new SOSSM analysis must be done to determine actual oil
change intervals.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Intake and Exhaust System
Charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow
turbocharger, dry manifold with soft or hard shielding
Basic Engine Arrangement
In-line engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block,
individual cylinder heads with four intake/exhaust valves,
right- or left-hand service side available
Control System
Dual ADEM A3 electronic engine control unit (ECU)
with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring
harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECU)
Cooling System
Single or combined system, engine mounted freshwater
and seawater pumps, engine coolant water drains
Fuel System
Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection system consists
of engine-driven fuel transfer pump and an electronic unit
injector for each cylinder, engine-mounted duplex fuel
filters, and flexible connections
Lube Oil System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, two centrifugal oil
filters with single shutoff, gear-driven pump, duplex oil
filter, crankcase explosion relief, oil filler and dipstick

LEHM7097-00

Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System

Alarms and shutdowns provided as required by marine
society for unmanned machinery spaces. Marine
Monitoring System II [listed as Programmable Logic
Control (PLC) in the Price List] or Engine Control Panel
are available; systems include temperature, pressure,
and speed sensors; optional: oil mist detector or particle
detector available
ECU Functions
Key-switch, desired engine speed, programmable low
idle, SAE J1939 data link, Cat data link, Messenger
(displays engine data, diagnostics, etc.), diagnostics,
general alarm, programmable parameters (system,
application, and tattletales), Caterpillar ET service tool
interface, remote shutdown, shutdown notify, load
feedback, overspeed shutdown, overspeed verify, engine
power correction, droop, dual dynamics
General
Four lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar
yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals,
shrink wrap
Optional Supplied Equipment
Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel
cooler, expansion tank, emergency pumps and
connections, jacket water heater, flexible connections,
and anti-vibration isolators

Page 1 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3393 bhp (2530 bkW)

PERFORMANCE DATA

C280-8

DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

RATED SPEED (RPM):

900
2530
2283
13:1
32
90
EUI
17300

RATED POWER1 (bkW):

BMEP @ 100% LOAD (kPa):
COMPRESSION RATIO:
AFTERCOOLER WATER (oC):
JACKET WATER OUTLET (oC):
IGNITION SYSTEM:
FIRING PRESSURE, MAXIMUM (kPa):

ENGINE RATING:
CERTIFICATION5:
TURBOCHARGER PART #:
COMBUSTION:
FUEL TYPE:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:
MEAN PISTON SPEED (m/s):

Marine MCR
IMO/EPA MARINE TIER II
284-8280
DI
Distillate
DRY
9

Engine Performance
4000

3000

3500
3000

Engine Power (bhp)

Engine Power (bkW)

2500
2000
1500
1000

A
500

P1

0
400

500

600

700

800

900

2500
2000
1500

1000

P1

500
0
400

1000

500

Engine Speed (rpm)

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
g/
Rate
kPa
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
204
616.3
284
203
577.3
273
202
540.9
262
195
489.1
233
199
336.7
144
198
284.1
99
203
238.7
66
214
208.6
43
218
168.9
29

600

700

800

900

1000

Engine Speed (rpm)

Air

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Power
bkW
2530
2389
2249
2108
1417
1204
986
818
650

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
C
554
550
546
540
519
541
564
584
572

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
370
369
370
374
392
429
462
472
484

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
560.0
528.3
497.7
442.9
319.1
257.0
208.4
176.0
136.2

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Air
Exh
Fuel
Press
Cons3
Flow4 Temp to
g/
Rate
kPa
cu m/
Turbo
Power
bkW
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
Min
C
2151
211
541.7
258
246.3
531
1812
211
455.8
224
217.2
508
1511
206
370.6
175
178.9
486
1245
204
302.4
127
140.3
486
1012
206
248.1
86
108.1
495
810
210
202.5
54
82.9
504
637
214
162.3
34
65.9
489
491
222
129.9
11
48.9
458
369
228
100.2
9
42.5
386

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
357
350
350
372
400
419
415
388
338

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
512.7
446.5
367.6
298.8
240.5
190.0
150.3
107.5
86.1

Flow
cu m/
Min
263.2
248.6
233.9
206.8
145.1
110.4
85.2
70.9
53.9

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Engine
Speed
rpm
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500

Power
bhp
3393
3204
3016
2827
1900
1614
1322
1097
871

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Cons
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.336
162.7
84
0.334
152.4
81
0.332
142.8
78
0.320
129.1
69
0.328
88.9
43
0.326
75.0
29
0.334
63.0
20
0.352
55.1
13
0.359
44.6
9

Flow
cfm
9296
8779
8261
7304
5124
3898
3009
2503
1903

Power
bhp
2884
2430
2026
1669
1357
1087
855
658
495

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Fuel
Press
Cons3
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.348
143.0
76
0.347
120.3
66
0.339
97.8
52
0.336
79.9
38
0.339
65.5
25
0.345
53.5
16
0.352
42.9
10
0.366
34.3
3
0.375
26.5
3

Flow4
cfm
8697
7670
6317
4955
3817
2926
2326
1728
1503

255
513
716
1484
1947
123

( 14483 )
( 29187 )
( 40747 )
( 84418 )
( 110784 )
( 6999 )

Air
4

Air

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
1028
1022
1015
1004
967
1006
1047
1083
1062

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
697
696
698
705
737
804
864
882
903

Exh
Flow
cfm
19778
18657
17576
15642
11270
9077
7361
6217
4812

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
988
946
907
908
924
939
913
856
727

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
674
662
661
701
751
786
780
730
640

Exh
Flow
cfm
18106
15767
12981
10551
8494
6711
5309
3796
3039

Heat Rejection @ 100% Load and 25o C Air

Lube Oil Cooler
Jacket Water
AfterCooler
Total Heat Rejection to Raw Water
Exhaust Gas2
Radiation

kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kW

( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )

Notes
1 Ratings are based on ISO 3046/1 and SAEJ1995 Jan 90 standard reference conditions of 100 kPa, 25 o C, and 30% relative humidity at the stated aftercooler water temperature.
2 Exhaust Heat rejection is based on fuel LHV and is not normally recoverable in total
3 At 100% load with pumps +/- 3%. Performance and fuel consumption are based on 35 API, 16oC fuel having a lower heating value of 42,780 kJ/kg used at 29oC with a density of
838.9 g/liter.
4 Air flows are shown for 25oC air inlet to the turbocharger and 32oC cooling water to the charge air cooler.
5 This engine's exhaust emissions are in compliance with the INTERNATIONAL MARINE ORGANIZATION'S (IMO) standard as described in REGULATION 13 of ANNEX VI of
MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 8178 for measuring HC, CO, PM, and NOx.

DM8399-00
LEHM7097-00

1/16/07
Page 2 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3393 bhp (2530 bkW)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

Engine

Overall Length
mm (in)

Overall Width
mm (in)

Overall Height
mm (in)

C280-8

4958 (195.2)

1804 (71)

2648 (104.2)

Engine Weights
Engine Dry Weight
Shipped Loose Items:

Fluids:

LEHM7097-00

kg (lb)
19 000 (41,800)

Torsional Coupling
Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Instrument/Alarm Panel

Lube Oil
Jacket Water
Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO)

319 (702)
420 (924)
200 (440)
691 (1,520)
530 (1,166)
70 (154)

Page 3 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3393 bhp (2530 bkW)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS RATING 8% of the engine
operating hours at 100% of rated power, 92% of the
engine operating hours at 90% of rated power.
RATINGS are based on SAE J1995/ISO3046 standard
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg), 25C (77F), and
30% relative humidity at the stated charge air cooler
water temperature. Ratings also meet classification
society maximum temperature requirements of
45C (113F) air temperature to the turbocharger and
32C (90F) seawater temperature without derate.
Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar representative for
additional information.

FUEL RATES are based on 35 API, 16C (60F) fuel

used at 29C (85F) with a density of 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal). Lower Heat Value (LHV) of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb). Tolerance is +5%. Includes
all engine mounted pumps. BSFC without pumps is
3% less.
MARINE CERTIFICATION Ratings are marine
classification society approved by ABS, BV, CCS, DnV,
GL, KR, LRS, NKK, RINA, and RS. These societies have
also granted C280 factory line production approval which
eliminates requirement for society surveyor witness test.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ADEM, SOS, Caterpillar Yellow and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
TMI Reference No.: DM8399-00
LEHM7097-00 (7-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

C280-8
MARINE PROPULSION

3634 bhp
(2710 bkW)
1000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
In-Line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel

Shown with
Accessory Equipment

Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO/EPA Tier 2 Compliant

Bore mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0)
Stroke mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8)
Displacement L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 (9,031)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
Low Idle Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Rated Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Oil Change Interval* hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925
Serial Number Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PKA
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keel or Heat Exchanger
Refill Capacities L (gal)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030-1205 (272-318)
Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 (201)
*A new SOSSM analysis must be done to determine actual oil
change intervals.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Intake and Exhaust System
Charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow
turbocharger, dry manifold with soft or hard shielding
Basic Engine Arrangement
In-line engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block,
individual cylinder heads with four intake/exhaust valves,
right- or left-hand service side available
Control System
Dual ADEM A3 electronic engine control unit (ECU)
with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring
harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECU)
Cooling System
Single or combined system, engine mounted freshwater
and seawater pumps, engine coolant water drains
Fuel System
Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection system consists
of engine-driven fuel transfer pump and an electronic unit
injector for each cylinder, engine-mounted duplex fuel
filters, and flexible connections
Lube Oil System
Top-mounted crankcase breather, two centrifugal oil
filters with single shutoff, gear-driven pump, duplex oil
filter, crankcase explosion relief, oil filler and dipstick

LEHM7098-00

Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System

Alarms and shutdowns provided as required by marine
society for unmanned machinery spaces. Marine
Monitoring System II [listed as Programmable Logic
Control (PLC) in the Price List] or Engine Control Panel
are available; systems include temperature, pressure,
and speed sensors; optional: oil mist detector or particle
detector available
ECU Functions
Key-switch, desired engine speed, programmable low
idle, SAE J1939 data link, Cat data link, Messenger
(displays engine data, diagnostics, etc.), diagnostics,
general alarm, programmable parameters (system,
application, and tattletales), Caterpillar ET service tool
interface, remote shutdown, shutdown notify, load
feedback, overspeed shutdown, overspeed verify, engine
power correction, droop, dual dynamics
General
Four lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar
yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals,
shrink wrap
Optional Supplied Equipment
Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel
cooler, expansion tank, emergency pumps and
connections, jacket water heater, flexible connections,
and anti-vibration isolators

Page 1 of 4

C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3634 bhp (2710 bkW)

PERFORMANCE DATA

C280-8

DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

RATED SPEED (RPM):

RATED POWER1 (bkW):
BMEP @ 100% LOAD (kPa):
COMPRESSION RATIO:
AFTERCOOLER WATER (oC):
JACKET WATER OUTLET (oC):
IGNITION SYSTEM:
FIRING PRESSURE, MAXIMUM (kPa):

1000
2710
2201
13:1
60
90
EUI
17300

ENGINE RATING:
CERTIFICATION5:
TURBOCHARGER PART #:
COMBUSTION:
FUEL TYPE:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:
MEAN PISTON SPEED (m/s):

Marine MCR
IMO/EPA MARINE TIER II
284-8276
DI
Distillate
DRY
10

Engine Performance
4000

3000

3500

Engine Power (bhp)

Engine Power (bkW)

2500
2000
1500
1000

A
P1

500

500

600

700

800

900

1000

2500
2000
1500

1000

P1

500

0
400

3000

1100

0
400

500

600

Engine Speed (rpm)

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Rate
kPa
L/hr
Gauge
688.1
289
643.6
286
611.3
272
566.8
240
414.5
140
347.1
94
277.6
57
218.0
32
212.4
29
163.0
14

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Power
bkW
2710
2574
2466
2303
1651
1361
1053
806
779
579

Air
Exh
4
Flow Temp to
cu m/
Turbo
Min
C
287.5
563
274.1
553
257.4
554
225.4
575
157.0
586
116.5
623
84.7
646
61.6
653
57.0
674
40.3
661

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
386
370
375
409
457
506
545
560
577
560

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
627.7
583.9
552.3
509.9
380.8
302.8
231.8
172.1
162.8
113.3

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Air
Exh
Fuel
Press
Cons3
Flow4 Temp to
g/
Rate
kPa
cu m/
Turbo
Power
bkW
kW-hr
L/hr
Gauge
Min
C
2304
213
586.2
254
270.7
528
1975
215
507.3
215
238.8
527
1736
214
442.5
171
200.3
531
1415
214
360.1
112
146.7
551
1180
217
305.5
77
113.0
574
972
221
256.4
51
88.0
591
790
225
211.5
33
69.6
589
576
228
156.8
17
51.6
541
498
230
136.4
12
45.7
509
288
237
81.3
3
31.9
381

Exh
Stack
Temp
C
365
376
398
443
479
505
509
469
440
329

Exh
Flow
cu m/
min
570.5
511.3
444.6
348.1
282.4
228.0
181.5
127.8
108.7
63.8

Cons
g/
kW-hr
213
210
208
206
211
214
221
227
229
236

700

800

900

1000

1100

Engine Speed (rpm)

Curve A

Optimum
Load
(Curve P1)

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Engine
Speed
rpm
1000
950
910
850
800
750
700
630
600
500

Power
bhp
3634
3452
3307
3089
2214
1824
1412
1081
1045
777

ZONE LIMIT DATA

Fuel
Boost
3
Fuel
Press
Rate
in Hggal/hr
Gauge
181.7
86
169.9
85
161.4
81
149.7
71
109.4
41
91.7
28
73.3
17
57.6
9
56.1
8
43.0
4

Cons
lb/
hp-hr
0.351
0.345
0.342
0.340
0.347
0.352
0.364
0.373
0.376
0.389

Power
bhp
3090
2649
2328
1897
1582
1303
1060
773
667
386

PROPELLER DEMAND DATA

Fuel
Boost
Fuel
Press
Cons3
lb/
Rate
in Hghp-hr
gal/hr
Gauge
0.351
154.8
75
0.355
133.9
64
0.352
116.8
51
0.352
95.1
33
0.358
80.6
23
0.364
67.7
15
0.370
55.9
10
0.376
41.4
5
0.379
36.0
4
0.390
21.5
1

284
537
883
1703
2272
137

( 16145 )
( 30531 )
( 50229 )
( 96905 )
( 129277 )
( 7795 )

Air
Flow4
cfm
10153
9680
9091
7959
5545
4114
2992
2174
2011
1423

Air
4

Flow
cfm
9560
8431
7075
5179
3991
3108
2458
1822
1614
1128

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
1045
1027
1029
1066
1086
1153
1195
1207
1245
1221

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
727
699
707
768
855
944
1012
1040
1071
1040

Exh
Flow
cfm
22168
20620
19505
18009
13448
10692
8187
6077
5750
4002

Exh
Temp to
Turbo
F
983
980
987
1024
1066
1096
1092
1006
947
718

Exh
Stack
Temp
F
689
708
749
830
894
940
947
877
825
624

Exh
Flow
cfm
20146
18058
15700
12295
9973
8052
6410
4512
3840
2252

Heat Rejection @ 100% Load and 25o C Air

Lube Oil Cooler
Jacket Water
AfterCooler
Total Heat Rejection to Raw Water
Exhaust Gas2
Radiation

kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kW

( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )
( Btu/min )

Notes
1 Ratings are based on ISO 3046/1 and SAEJ1995 Jan 90 standard reference conditions of 100 kPa, 25 o C, and 30% relative humidity at the stated aftercooler water temperature.
2 Exhaust Heat rejection is based on fuel LHV and is not normally recoverable in total
3 At 100% load with pumps +/- 3%. Performance and fuel consumption are based on 35 API, 16oC fuel having a lower heating value of 42,780 kJ/kg used at 29oC with a density
of 838.9 g/liter.
4 Air flows are shown for 25oC air inlet to the turbocharger and 32oC cooling water to the charge air cooler.
5 This engine's exhaust emissions are in compliance with the INTERNATIONAL MARINE ORGANIZATION'S (IMO) standard as described in REGULATION 13 of ANNEX VI of
MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 8178 for measuring HC, CO, PM, and NOx.

DM8400-00
LEHM7098-00

1/16/07
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C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3634 bhp (2710 bkW)

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

Engine

Overall Length
mm (in)

Overall Width
mm (in)

Overall Height
mm (in)

C280-8

4958 (195.2)

1804 (71)

2648 (104.2)

Engine Weights
Engine Dry Weight
Shipped Loose Items:

Fluids:

LEHM7098-00

kg (lb)
19 000 (41,800)

Torsional Coupling
Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Instrument/Alarm Panel

Lube Oil
Jacket Water
Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO)

319 (702)
420 (924)
200 (440)
691 (1,520)
530 (1,166)
70 (154)

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C280-8

MARINE PROPULSION
3634 bhp (2710 bkW)

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS RATING 8% of the engine
operating hours at 100% of rated power, 92% of the
engine operating hours at 90% of rated power.
RATINGS are based on SAE J1995/ISO3046 standard
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg), 25C (77F), and
30% relative humidity at the stated charge air cooler
water temperature. Ratings also meet classification
society maximum temperature requirements of
45C (113F) air temperature to the turbocharger and
32C (90F) seawater temperature without derate.
Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements. Consult your Caterpillar representative for
additional information.

FUEL RATES are based on 35 API, 16C (60F) fuel

used at 29C (85F) with a density of 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal). Lower Heat Value (LHV) of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb). Tolerance is +5%. Includes
all engine mounted pumps. BSFC without pumps is
3% less.
MARINE CERTIFICATION Ratings are marine
classification society approved by ABS, BV, CCS, DnV,
GL, KR, LRS, NKK, RINA, and RS. These societies have
also granted C280 factory line production approval which
eliminates requirement for society surveyor witness test.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49C (120F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ADEM, SOS, Caterpillar Yellow and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
TMI Reference No.: DM8400-00
LEHM7098-00 (7-08)

2008 Caterpillar
All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.