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C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating

2420 ekW (60Hz), 3250 kVA (50Hz)

Minimum Rating

2200 ekW (60Hz), 2938 kVA (50Hz)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

Frequency

50 / 60 Hz

Speed

900 / 1000 rpm

Duty Cycle

Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model

C280-8, I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore

11in

Stroke

11.8in

Displacement

9064in³

Compression Ratio

13:01

Aspiration

TA

Fuel System

Direct unit injection

Governor Type

Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum

404in

Width - Maximum

99.62in

Height - Maximum

156.6in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

91050lb

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
    • Air inlet shutoff
  • Cooling System
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Jacket water thermostats
    • Water temperature regulator
  • Exhaust System
    • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
    • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Simplex or duplex
  • Generator System
    • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
  • Governor System
    • UG Actuator
  • Lube System
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
    • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Mounting System
    • Engine and generator mounting
    • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Air silencer
    • Vane type air starter
    • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
    • Line group for single point custom connection
  • General:
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Boost control valve
    • Soot filter
    • Vertical support bracket
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Air inlet adapter
  • Cooling System
    • Heating aids
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Cooling system aids
    • Expansion tank
  • Exhaust System
    • Weld flange and related hardware
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel system connections
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Generator System
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
    • Class F insulation
    • Busbar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Governor System
    • Battery backup/power supply
    • EGB actuator
    • 2301 A load share
    • Electronic/actuators
    • Digital programmers
    • 723 Plus
  • Lube System
    • Oil pan drain valve
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Isolator
    • Vertically restrained
    • Non-vertically restrained
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Compressed air flex hose
  • General:
    • Custom paint colors

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