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C280-8

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C280-8

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Full Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

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
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Displacement
9064 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)
91050 lb

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

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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C280-8 Spec Sheet: 60 Hz 2420 ekW, 50Hz 3250 kVA

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