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Caterpillar C280 [1]
Overview
ManufacturerCaterpillar Incorporated
Layout
ConfigurationInline 6, V8, V12, V16
Displacement18,500 cubic centimetres (1,130 in3) per cylinder
Cylinder bore280.0 millimetres (11.02 in)
Piston stroke300.0 millimetres (11.81 in)
Compression ratio15.3:1 (Propulsion Engine)
12.6:1,13:1 (Generator)
Combustion
TurbochargerDouble or Quad
Fuel systemUnit injection
ManagementElectronic
Fuel typeDiesel
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power outputup to 5,670 kilowatts (7,600 hp) @ 1000 rpm (marine/military rating)
Torque output12,100 newton-metres (8,900 lbf⋅ft) @ 800 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weightup to 32.75 tonnes (32.23 long tons; 36.10 short tons)
Chronology
PredecessorCaterpillar 36 series engine
EMD 1010

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 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.

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