C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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C280-6 Diesel Generator Set

Features

  • Cat Diesel Engine

  • SR5 Alternator

  • Worldwide Product Support

  • Full Range of Attachments

Specifications

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating 1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO Tier 2
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Speed 900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C280-6, I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 111 in³ 6762 l
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 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum 99.62 in 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum 156.6 in 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 74970 lb 34070 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System <!-- 3600 series only -->

  • Air inlet shutoff
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

Cooling System

  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Jacket water thermostats

Exhaust System

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

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
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Cooling system aids
  • Heating aids
  • Expansion tank

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Fuel system connections
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex primary fuel strainer

Generator System

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

Governor System

  • 723 Plus
  • Digital programmers
  • Electronic/actuators
  • Battery backup/power supply
  • 2301 A load share
  • EGB actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

  • Isolator
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained

Starting / Charging System

  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors
C280-6 Diesel Generator Set

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