C2.8

Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine

The Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 55 bkW (74 bhp) @ 2500 rpm. The C2.8 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aerial lifts, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.

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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.

High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.

Broad Application Range

Industry-leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Induction manifolds
  • Exhaust manifolds
Control System
  • Starter motor (12V or 24V)
  • Alternator (12V or 24V)
  • Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
  • Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
  • Data interface via CANbus J1939
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
  • Flywheel housings – SAE 3 or SAE 4
  • Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
  • Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface
Fuel System
  • Fuel filter – preconnected but chassis mounted
  • With water sensor
Lube System
  • Lubricating oil filters
  • High incline oil pan – 35° continuous in all directions
General
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

55 kW ( 74 HP )
Power Rating - Maximum Torque

300 Nm @ 1600 rpm ( 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm )
Power Rating - Rated Speed

2200-2400 rpm
Power Rating - Minimum Power

50 kW ( 67 HP )
Emission Standards - Emissions

UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
General - Engine Configuration

Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
General - Bore

90 mm ( 3.5 in )
General - Stroke

110 mm ( 4.3 in )
General - Displacement

2.8 l ( 171 in³ )
General - Compression Ratio

17.0:1
General - Aspiration

Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
General - Combustion System

Direct Injection
General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise
General - Aftertreatment

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Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

633 mm ( 24.9 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

538 mm ( 21.2 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

786 mm ( 30.9 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

320 kg ( 705 lb )

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