Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine
The Cat C2.8 LRC 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
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 74 | hp | 55 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 221 | lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 300 | Nm @ 1600 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 2200-2400 rpm |
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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.
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
Complete Specifications
Power Rating
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 74 | hp | 55 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 221 | lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 300 | Nm @ 1600 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 2200-2400 rpm | ||||
| Minimum Power | measurement | 67 | hp | 50 | kW | |
| Emissions | text | UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 | ||||
| Engine Configuration | text | Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 3.5 | in | 90 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 4.3 | in | 110 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 171 | in³ | 2.8 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 17.0:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) | ||||
| Combustion System | text | Direct Injection | ||||
| Rotation from Flywheel End | text | Counterclockwise | ||||
| Aftertreatment | text | - | ||||
| Length | measurement | 24.9 | in | 633 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 21.2 | in | 538 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 30.9 | in | 786 | mm | |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | measurement | 705 | lb | 320 | kg |
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