Caterpillar C280
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| Caterpillar C280 [1] | |
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| 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] | |
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| 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 engine weighs over ten tonnes. The Cat C280 is often used in locomotives and freight-class ships.
References
[edit]- ^ "C280-12 MARINE PROPULSION". S7d2.scene7.com. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ^ "CAT CG260". S7d2.scene7.com. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
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