C280-12
The Cat® C280 commercial propulsion engine series is engineered for high‑utilization workboat applications where power, durability, and uptime matter most. Delivering up to 23% more power with increased durability, the C280 series combines high power density, proven heavy‑duty build, and long service intervals to help operators move more, pull harder, and stay working longer, day after day.
Air System
Advanced combustion design uses the optimum configurations and cylinder geometry for low visible smoke
Fuel Injection and Consumption
• Optimal nozzle geometry and electronic injection control for improved fuel delivery
• Electronic governing control unit minimizes fuel consumption and monitors engine operating parameter
• Electronic governing control unit minimizes fuel consumption and monitors engine operating parameter
Durability
Durable core engine design with over 100 million operating hours and thousands of engines sold
Reliability
• Market leading power to weight ratio
• Improved part load/part speed performance
• Improved torque rise capability
• Improved part load/part speed performance
• Improved torque rise capability
Cooling System
Cold mode start strategy and programmable low idle
Worldwide Support
• Global dealer network for unparalleled support
• Ease of serviceability and maintenance
• Ease of serviceability and maintenance