C2.8
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.
Maximum Power
74 HP
Maximum Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed
2200-2400 rpm
Specification
Value
Maximum Power
74 HP
Maximum Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Rated Speed
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power
67 HP
Specification
Value
Emissions
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
Specification
Value
Engine Configuration
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
3.5 in
Stroke
4.3 in
Displacement
171 in³
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged (T) and Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System
Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Specification
Value
Length
24.9 in
Width
21.2 in
Height
30.9 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
705 lb
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.
Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds.
Fuel consumption optimized to match the measured operating cycles of a wide range of equipment types.
Industry-leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.
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.
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
  • 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