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Cat
C280-12 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Maximum Rating
3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating
3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
Overview
Producing reliable power from 3300 to 3640 ekW at 60 Hz and 4400 to 4850 kVA at 50Hz, our C280-12 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 can be configured to meet IMO/EPA Tier 2 or EPA Tier 4 Final.
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz) 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz) 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2 EPA Tier 4 Final, 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 | C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 13524 in³ 222 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) | 112690 lb 51230 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner
- Air inlet shutoff
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Cooling System
- Front mounted turbos
- Jacket water thermostats
- Water temperature regulator
- Engine coolant water drains
- Three-bundle oil cooler
Exhaust System
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- 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
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
Mounting System
- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
Starting / Charging System
- Vane type air starter
- Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Line group for single point custom connection
- Air silencer
General:
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Vertical support bracket
- Air inlet adapter
Cooling System
- Expansion tank
- Heating aids
- Cooling system aids
- Heat exchanger for single circuit
- Auxiliary water pump
Exhaust System
- Weld flange and related hardware
- Flexible exhaust fittings
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel system connections
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
Generator System
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- Class F insulation
- 3 Phase, six leads, WYE
Governor System
- Battery backup/power supply
- Electronic/actuators
- 723 Plus
- 230 UA
- EGB actuator
- Digital programmers
Lube System
- Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
- Oil pan drain valve
Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Non-vertically restrained
- Isolator
- Vertically restrained
Starting / Charging System
- Compressed air flex hose
- Turbine type air starters
- Redundant air starters
- Pressure reducing valve
General:
- Custom paint colors