C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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  • Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)

  • Minimum Rating 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)

  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

  • Frequency 50 / 60 Hz

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

  • Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous

  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

  • Frequency 50 / 60 Hz

  • Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)

  • Minimum Rating 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)

  • Speed 900 / 1000 rpm

Engine Specifications

  • Aspiration TA

  • Bore 11in

  • Compression Ratio 13:01

  • Displacement 18032in³

  • Engine Model C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

  • Fuel System Direct unit injection

  • Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

  • Stroke 11.8in

Generator Set Dimensions

  • Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 141840lb

  • Height - Maximum 156.6in

  • Length - Maximum 404in

  • Width - Maximum 99.62in

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Air inlet shutoff

  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated

  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)

  • Air cleaner

  • Three-bundle oil cooler

  • Jacket water thermostats

  • Front Mounted turbos

  • Engine coolant water drains

  • Water temperature regulator

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern

  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

  • Simplex or duplex

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

  • UG Actuator

  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan

  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff

  • Oil filler and dipstick

  • Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

  • Oil pressure regulating valve

  • Damper, torsional vibration

  • Engine and generator mounting

  • Line group for single point custom connection

  • Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side

  • Vane type air starter

  • Air silencer

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

  • Air inlet adapter

  • Vertical support bracket

  • Air cleaner louver assembly

  • Boost control valve

  • Soot filter

  • Heavy duty air cleaner

  • Auxiliary water pump

  • Heat exchanger for single circuit

  • Expansion tank

  • Cooling system aids

  • Heating aids

  • Flexible exhaust Fittings

  • Weld flange and related hardware

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer

  • Fuel system connections

  • Fuel priming pump

  • Winding temperature detectors

  • Anti-condensation space heaters

  • 3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE

  • Class F insulation

  • Busbar connections

  • Electronic/actuators

  • EGB actuator

  • Digital programmers

  • Battery backup/power supply

  • 230 UA

  • 723 Plus

  • Oil pan drain valve

  • Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)

  • Spring type vibration isolators

  • Vertically Restrained

  • Non-vertically Restrained

  • Isolator

  • Compressed air flex hose

  • Turbine type air starters

  • Pressure reducing valve

  • Redundant air starters

  • Custom paint colors