The Caterpillar C280-16 is a 296 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 900 rpm, producing up to 5420 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar. It holds 1244 L (328.6 gal) of oil and 1002 L (264.7 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Caterpillar C280-16
Part of the Caterpillar C280 engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 1244.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 1002.0 L |
| Displacement | 296.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 900 rpm |
| Gross power | 5420 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Coolant | 1002.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | 1244.0 L | — | 1000 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lube oil | Change | 1000 hr | Deep sump oil pan — 1000 hour | |
| oil | Change | 1000 hr | Deep sump oil pan — 1000 hour |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Compression ratio | 13:1 | ||
| Other | Rated altitude @ 25°C | 150 | m | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Pressure | Firing pressure, maximum | 17300 | kPa | |
| Speed | Low idle speed | 350 | rpm | |
| Speed | Mean piston speed | 10 | m/s | |
| Speed | Rated speed | 1000 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated speed | 900 | rpm | specifications page; performance data at 1000 rpm |
| Temperature | Aftercooler water | 32 | °C | |
| Temperature | Jacket water outlet | 90 | °C |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | LCV = 42700 kJ/kg | MaK technical data; without engine-driven pumps, tolerance 5% | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C) | LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg) | Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter) | ||
| Fuel | Distillate | 35 API [16°C (60°F)] gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18 390 Btu/lb), weighting 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal) | Used at 29°C (85°F) | ||
| Fuel | Distillate / MDO | Engine operates on MDO; performance based on 35 API fuel at 16°C with lower heating value of 42.780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) at 29°C, density 838.9 g/liter | |||
| Fuel | Distillate, 35 API | LHV 42 780 kJ/kg | Used at 29°C with a density of 838.9 g/liter | ||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Caterpillar C280-16 engine has an oil capacity of 1244.0 liters.
The Caterpillar C280-16 has a displacement of 296.0 liters with 16 cylinders.
The Caterpillar C280-16 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar C280-16.
The Caterpillar C280-16 oil change interval is every 1000 hours.