C280-16
C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Producing reliable power from 4400 to 4840 ekW at 60 Hz and 5875 to 6500 kVA at 50Hz, 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 can be configured to meet IMO/EPA Tier 2 or EPA Tier 4 Final.
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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
Additional information
| Offering Type | |
|---|---|
| Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating | 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz) |
| Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating | 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz) |
| Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2 |
| Generator Set Specifications - Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Generator Set Specifications - Speed | 900 / 1000 rpm |
| Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous |
| Engine Specifications - Engine Model | C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Engine Specifications - Bore | 280 mm ( 11 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Stroke | 300 mm ( 11.8 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Displacement | 296 l ( 18032 in³ ) |
| Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio | 13:01 |
| Engine Specifications - Aspiration | TA |
| Engine Specifications - Fuel System | Direct unit injection |
| Engine Specifications - Governor Type | Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum | 10261.7 mm ( 404 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum | 2530.3 mm ( 99.62 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum | 3977.7 mm ( 156.6 in ) |
| Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 64470 kg ( 141840 lb ) |
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