I N D U S T R I A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

150-300 HP
112-224 KW

P E R F O R M A N C E
R AT I N G

Maximum Horsepower: 300 hp C8.3 - 300 Curve: FR-9866

@ 2200 rpm

Maximum Torque: 900 lb-ft

@ 1500 rpm

Nominal Torque Rise: 26%

Fuel Economy: 0.323 lb/hp-hr

@ 1500 rpm

Curves shown represent gross engine

performance capabilities obtained and
corrected in accordance with SAE J1995
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) dry
barometric pressure (91 m [300 ft.] altitude),
25 C (77 F) air inlet temperature, and 1 kPa
(0.30 in. Hg) water vapor pressure.

All data is based on the engine operating

with fuel system, water pump, lubricating oil
pump, and 250 mm H2O (10 in. H2O) inlet
air restriction and with 50 mm Hg (2.0 in.
Hg) exhaust restriction, not included are
alternator, fan, optional equipment, and
driven components. Curves represent
performance with No. 2 diesel fuel.

The engine may be operated at altitudes up

to 1,829 m (6,000 ft.) without changing the
fuel setting.
K E Y F E A T U R E S

Bosch In-Line Fuel Pump delivers higher Dual Ni-Resist Pistons minimize oil
injection pressures for cleaner combustion consumption and increase power and
and gives owner option of using low- durability.
lubricity fuels.
Edge-Molded Gaskets provide tighter
Holset HX40 Turbocharger optimizes sealing to eliminate possible leakage.
operation across the torque curve using the
Plateau-Honed Cylinder Liners result in
wastegate turbo, for excellent low-end
near-perfect cylinder geometry and virtually
torque.
eliminate oil consumption.
Unitized Block Design results in 40%
Noise Reduction Options eliminate up to
fewer parts than traditional diesels, with
2.5 dBA of acoustic output.
fewer joints and simplified maintenance.
Resistive Grid Heating preheats intake air
electrically to enhance startability.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Engine Type ..................................In-line, 4 cycle Coolant Capacity .......................... 9.8 L (2.6 U.S.gal.)
Number of Cylinders ....................6 Length .......................................... 43.9 in. (1115 mm)
Displacement ................................8.3 L (505 cu.in.) Width ............................................ 28.2 in. (716 mm)
Bore and Stroke ............................4.49 in. x 5.31 in. Height ............................................ 42.4 in. (1077 mm)
Compression Ratio ......................17.3:1 Weight .......................................... 1360 lbs. (617 kg)
Oil System Capacity......................22.4 L (6.3 U.S.gal.)

R AT I N G S

Engine Model Rated Power Peak Torque Engine Model Rated Power Peak Torque
HP RPM LB-FT RPM HP RPM LB-FT RPM
C8.3-300 300 @ 2200 900 @ 1500 C8.3-215 215 @ 2500 610 @ 1500
C8.3-260 260 @ 2200 825 @ 1500 C8.3-205 205 @ 2200 636 @ 1500
C8.3-240 240 @ 2200 750 @ 1500 C8.3-185 185 @ 2200 575 @ 1500
C8.3-230 230 @ 2200 730 @ 1500 C8.3-170 170 @ 2200 551 @ 1500
Additional ratings are available. C8.3-150 150 @ 2200 475 @ 1500

Cummins Inc.
Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202-3005
U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357)

Fax 1-800-232-6393
E-mail: powermaster@cummins.com
Internet: http://www.cummins.com

Bulletin 3885357 Rev. 12/00

2000 Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.