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

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Cat® Diesel Engine

Cat® Diesel EngineDesigned and optimized for Marine EPA Tier 4 or IMO Tier 2 emissionsReliable, rugged, durable design Read more

Alternators

AlternatorsSuperior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generatorMatched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines Read more

Generator Set Package

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Generator Set PackageFully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available Read more

Cat Generator Set Monitoring System (GSM)

Cat Generator Set Monitoring System (GSM)Simple user friendly interface and navigationProvides protection, monitoring, and control of the diesel generator setRedundant sh... Read more

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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Cat® 3516B (50 Hz) 2500 kVA with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating 2500 kVA

Prime Power Rating 2275 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Voltage 380 to 415 Volts

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C4.4 (60 Hz)

Maximum Rating 60 ekW

Minimum Rating 36 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 3

Voltage 208 to 600 Volts

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3512 (50 Hz)

Standby Rating 1400/1250 kVA

Prime Power Rating 1275/1150 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption

Voltage 380 to 415 Volts

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C280-6

Maximum Rating 1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)

Minimum Rating 1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO Tier 2

Frequency 50 / 60 Hz

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Cat® 3516 (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating 2000 kVA

Prime Power Rating 1825 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption

Voltage 380 to 415 Volts

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3512B (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package 1600-1875 kVA

Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA

Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel , Low Emissions

Voltage 400 to 415 Volts

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Diesel Generator Sets

3512B (50 Hz) 1600 - 1875 kVA

Standby Rating 1875/1750 kVA

Prime Power Rating 1700/1600 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Voltage 380 to 415 Volts

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Cat® 3516B DGB™ (50 Hz)

Prime Power Rating 2275/2000 kVA

Continuous Rating 2000/1750 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption

Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts

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