C280-16

Diesel Generator Sets

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Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)

Minimum Rating 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

Frequency 50 / 60 Hz

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C280-16

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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

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

Worldwide Product Support

Worldwide Product SupportCat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countriesYour local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including... 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 C280-16

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating	4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating	4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 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	C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	280 mm
Stroke	300 mm
Displacement	296 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)	64470 kg

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