Producing reliable power from 1830 to 2660 ekW at 60 Hz, our C280-8 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.
Cat
C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Maximum Rating 2660 ekW Minimum Rating 1830 ekW Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO - Tier 2 Frequency 60 Hz Speed 720 & 900 rpm Duty Cycle Standby, Prime, Continuous -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model 3608 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
Spec Value Length - Maximum 404 in Width - Maximum 99.62 in Height - Maximum 156.6 in Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 91050 lb
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