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Caterpillar C280-8 — a large medium-speed engine from the C280 platform, used in marine propulsion and power generation. 8-cylinder V configuration delivering up to 4,000 kW.

Specifications

Cycle	4-Stroke
Bore	280 mm
Power Output	4,000 kW
Cylinders	8
Fuel Type	HFO

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The Caterpillar C280 series, an upgrade of the 3600 series, was introduced in January 2005. It incorporated core components from the 3600 series, including the cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, and camshafts.
The C280-8 is an in-line 8-cylinder engine within the C280 family, which also includes in-line 6-cylinder (C280-6) and V-12 (C280-12) configurations. The C280 series also extends to a C280-16 model.
The C280-8 is chosen for its durability and reliability, building on the established C280 engine platform. It offers strong fuel efficiency and extended maintenance intervals, supported by Caterpillar's global parts and service network.

Model	Configuration	Bore × Stroke (mm)	Displacement (L)	Power Range (bkW)	Speed Range (rpm)
C280-8	In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel	280 × 300	148	2300-3000	900-1000
C280-6	In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel	280 × 300	111	1730-2030	900-1000
C280-12	V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel	280 × 300	222	3460-4500	900-1000

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Spares

Positions 1–12 are the same part on every engine and are safe to quote by code. 13 and 14 vary with cylinder count.

1Cylinder Liner — page under construction
2Piston — page under construction
3Fuel Injector Nozzle — page under construction
4Cylinder Head / Cover — page under construction
5Connecting Rod — page under construction
6Main Bearing — page under construction
7Bottom-End (Crankpin / Con-Rod) Bearing — page under construction
8Fuel Injection Pump — page under construction
9Fuel Injector (Complete) — page under construction
10Exhaust Valve — page under construction
11Inlet Valve — page under construction
12Piston Ring Set — page under construction
13Crankshaft — page under construction
14Camshaft — page under construction

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^A  A  C  A
 │  │  │  └── Model: C280-8
 │  │  └───── Make: Caterpillar
 │  └──────── Equipment: Main Engine
 └─────────── System: ME, Propulsion & Steering