C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
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Generator Set Specifications
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- Maximum Rating
- 2660 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 1830 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- IMO - Tier 2
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- Speed
- 720 & 900 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime, Continuous
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Engine Specifications
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- Engine Model
- 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11in
- Stroke
- 11.8in
- Displacement
- 9064in³
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
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Generator Set Dimensions
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- Length - Maximum
- 404in
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62in
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6in
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 91050lb
Standard Equipment:
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Air Inlet System
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- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
- Air inlet shutoff
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Cooling System
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- Engine coolant water drains
- Jacket water thermostats
- Water temperature regulator
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Exhaust System
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- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
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Fuel System
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- Simplex or duplex
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Generator System
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- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
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Governor System
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- UG Actuator
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Lube System
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- Oil filler and dipstick
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
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Mounting System
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- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
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Starting / Charging System
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- Air silencer
- Vane type air starter
- One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Line group for single point custom connection
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General:
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- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
Optional Equipment:
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Air Inlet System
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- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Vertical support bracket
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Air inlet adapter
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Cooling System
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- Heating aids
- Auxiliary water pump
- Cooling system aids
- Expansion tank
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Exhaust System
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- Weld flange and related hardware
- Flexible exhaust fittings
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Fuel System
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- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel system connections
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
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Generator System
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- 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
- Class F insulation
- Busbar connections
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heaters
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Governor System
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- Battery backup/power supply
- EGB actuator
- 2301 A load share
- Electronic/actuators
- Digital programmers
- 723 Plus
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Lube System
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- Oil pan drain valve
- Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
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Mounting System
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- Spring type vibration isolators
- Isolator
- Vertically restrained
- Non-vertically restrained
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Starting / Charging System
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- Pressure reducing valve
- Compressed air flex hose
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General:
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- Custom paint colors
