C2.8

Cat® C2.8 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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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Powermeasurement74hp55kW
Maximum Torquemeasurement280lb-ft @ 1360 rpm380Nm @ 1360 rpm
Rated Speedtext2200 - 2400 rpm

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C2.8 Industrial specification sheet

C2.8 Industrial specification sheet

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Industrial engine ratings guide

Industrial engine ratings guide

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Features & Benefits

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.
Fuel & Oil
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IIIB, Stage IV or proposed Stage V engines require Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel containing a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur (EU) and 15 ppm sulfur (U.S.), and new oil formulations to support the new technology. Your Cat dealer can provide more information regarding fuel and oil.
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.

Complete Specifications

Power Rating

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Powermeasurement74hp55kW
Maximum Torquemeasurement280lb-ft @ 1360 rpm380Nm @ 1360 rpm
Rated Speedtext2200 - 2400 rpm
Minimum Powermeasurement67hp50kW
EmissionstextU.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine ConfigurationtextIn-Line 4
Boremeasurement3.5in90mm
Strokemeasurement4.3in110mm
Displacementmeasurement171in³2.8l
Compression Ratiotext17.0:1
AspirationtextTurbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion SystemtextDirect Injection
Rotation from Flywheel EndtextCounterclockwise
AftertreatmenttextDOC+DPF
Lengthmeasurement24.9in633mm
Widthmeasurement22.4in543mm
Heightmeasurement30.9in786mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachmentsmeasurement750lb340kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Induction manifolds
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Engine-mounted aftertreatment

Control System

  • Starter motor (12V)
  • Alternator (12V)
  • 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

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, proposed EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment

  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) (Tier 4 Final and Stage V)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Stage V)

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