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Cat® C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
74hp
Maximum Torque:
221lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed:
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power:
67hp

Overview

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.

Power Rating

Maximum Power:
74hp
Maximum Torque:
221lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed:
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power:
67hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1

General

Engine Configuration:
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore:
3.5in
Stroke:
4.3in
Displacement:
171in³
Compression Ratio:
17.0:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System:
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
24.9in
Width:
21.2in
Height:
30.9in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
705lb

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

Optional Equipment