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Cat?� C2.8 Industrial Diesel Engine

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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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    Maximum Power 74hp
    Maximum Torque 221lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
    Minimum Power 67hp
    Rated Speed 2200-2400 rpm
    Emissions UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
    Height 30.9in
    Length 24.9in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 705lb
    Width 21.2in
    Aftertreatment -
    Aspiration Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
    Bore 3.5in
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Compression Ratio 17.0:1
    Displacement 171in³
    Engine Configuration Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Stroke 4.3in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Induction manifolds
    • Exhaust manifolds
    • 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
    • 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

    Optional Equipment:

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