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Cat
C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Maximum Rating
1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)
1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating
1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)
1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
IMO Tier 2
IMO Tier 2
Overview
Producing reliable power from 1650 to 1820 ekW at 60 Hz and 2200 to 2425 kVA at 50 Hz, our C280-6 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 meets IMO/EPA Tier 2 emissions.
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Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz) 1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz) 1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | IMO Tier 2 IMO Tier 2 |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz |
| Speed | 900 / 1000 rpm 900 / 1000 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | C280-6, I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 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 13:01 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Direct unit injection Direct unit injection |
| Governor Type | Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
- 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