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C280-16

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Full Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

Generator Set Specifications +

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
Speed
900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications +

Engine Model
C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Displacement
18032 in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions +

Length - Maximum
404 in
Width - Maximum
99.62 in
Height - Maximum
156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
141840 lb

Generator Set Specifications +

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
Speed
900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications +

Engine Model
C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Displacement
18032 in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions +

Length - Maximum
404 in
Width - Maximum
99.62 in
Height - Maximum
156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
141840 lb

Air Inlet System

Air inlet shutoff
Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Air cleaner

Cooling System

Three-bundle oil cooler
Jacket water thermostats
Front Mounted turbos
Engine coolant water drains
Water temperature regulator

Exhaust System

Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

Simplex or duplex

Generator System

Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

UG Actuator

Lube System

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

Mounting System

Damper, torsional vibration
Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

Line group for single point custom connection
Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
Vane type air starter
Air silencer

General:

Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Air Inlet System

Air inlet shutoff
Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Air cleaner

Cooling System

Three-bundle oil cooler
Jacket water thermostats
Front Mounted turbos
Engine coolant water drains
Water temperature regulator

Exhaust System

Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

Simplex or duplex

Generator System

Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

UG Actuator

Lube System

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

Mounting System

Damper, torsional vibration
Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

Line group for single point custom connection
Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
Vane type air starter
Air silencer

General:

Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Air Inlet System

Air inlet adapter
Vertical support bracket
Air cleaner louver assembly
Boost control valve
Soot filter
Heavy duty air cleaner

Cooling System

Auxiliary water pump
Heat exchanger for single circuit
Expansion tank
Cooling system aids
Heating aids

Exhaust System

Flexible exhaust Fittings
Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

Duplex primary fuel strainer
Fuel system connections
Fuel priming pump

Generator System

Winding temperature detectors
Anti-condensation space heaters
3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
Class F insulation
Busbar connections

Governor System

Electronic/actuators
EGB actuator
Digital programmers
Battery backup/power supply
230 UA
723 Plus

Lube System

Oil pan drain valve
Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

Spring type vibration isolators
Vertically Restrained
Non-vertically Restrained
Isolator

Starting / Charging System

Compressed air flex hose
Turbine type air starters
Pressure reducing valve
Redundant air starters

General:

Custom paint colors

Air Inlet System

Air inlet adapter
Vertical support bracket
Air cleaner louver assembly
Boost control valve
Soot filter
Heavy duty air cleaner

Cooling System

Auxiliary water pump
Heat exchanger for single circuit
Expansion tank
Cooling system aids
Heating aids

Exhaust System

Flexible exhaust Fittings
Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

Duplex primary fuel strainer
Fuel system connections
Fuel priming pump

Generator System

Winding temperature detectors
Anti-condensation space heaters
3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
Class F insulation
Busbar connections

Governor System

Electronic/actuators
EGB actuator
Digital programmers
Battery backup/power supply
230 UA
723 Plus

Lube System

Oil pan drain valve
Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

Spring type vibration isolators
Vertically Restrained
Non-vertically Restrained
Isolator

Starting / Charging System

Compressed air flex hose
Turbine type air starters
Pressure reducing valve
Redundant air starters

General:

Custom paint colors

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Product Rating Guide

C280-16 Spec Sheet: 60 Hz 4840 ekW, 50Hz 6500 kVA

Product Rating Guide

C280-16 Spec Sheet: 60 Hz 4840 ekW, 50Hz 6500 kVA

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