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C280-12

Diesel Generator Sets

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Maximum Rating 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz

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C280-12

FEATURES & BENEFITS

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR C280-12

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Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Speed 900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 280 mm
Stroke 300 mm
Displacement 222 l
Compression Ratio 13:01
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 51230 kg

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