Producing reliable power from 3350 to 5320 ekW at 60 Hz, our C280-16 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
C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Maximum Rating 5320 ekW Minimum Rating 3350 ekW Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO - Tier 2 Frequency 60 Hz Speed 720 & 900 rpm Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model 3616 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
Spec Value Length - Maximum 404 in Width - Maximum 99.62 in Height - Maximum 156.6 in Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 141840 lb
Standard Equipment
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
Optional Equipment
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