Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
The Caterpillar C280-6 is a 111 L 6-cylinder ta engine rated at 900 rpm, producing up to 2030 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar. It holds 490 L (129.4 gal) of oil and 661 L (174.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Caterpillar C280-6
Part of the Caterpillar C280 engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 490.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 661.0 L |
| Displacement | 111.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 900 rpm |
| Gross power | 2030 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — |
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 |
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 | 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 | maximum |
| Speed | Low idle speed | 350 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated Speed | 900 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated speed | 1000 | rpm |
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 | ISO 3046/1 | 16°C (60°F) gravity; LHV 42,780 kJ/kg; density 838.9 g/liter when used at 29°C | ||
| 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) | ||
| 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 C280-6 engine has an oil capacity of 490.0 liters.
The Caterpillar C280-6 has a displacement of 111.0 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Caterpillar C280-6 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar C280-6.