Cat® C2.8 Diesel Engine

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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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Maximum Power	74hp
Maximum Torque	280lb-ft @ 1360 rpm
Minimum Power	67hp
Rated Speed	2200 - 2400 rpm

Emissions	U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

Aftertreatment	DOC+DPF
Aspiration	Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Bore	3.5in
Combustion System	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	17.0:1
Displacement	171in³
Engine Configuration	In-Line 4
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise
Stroke	4.3in

Height	30.9in
Length	24.9in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments	750lb
Width	22.4in

Standard Equipment:

Induction manifolds
Exhaust manifolds
Engine-mounted aftertreatment

Starter motor (12V)
Alternator (12V)
Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
Data interface via CANbus J1939

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 filter – preconnected but chassis mounted
With water sensor

Lubricating oil filters
High incline oil pan – 35° continuous in all directions

Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

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

Optional Equipment:

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