C280-16

Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Power Rangetext4700 - 4840 ekW
Frequencytext50 / 60
EmissionstextEPA Tier 2, IMO II

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C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 5200EKW 5420BKW 50 HZ 1000RPM

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C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 4840EKW 5060BKW 60 HZ 900RPM

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C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 4700EKW 4920BKW 50 HZ 1000RPM

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Features & Benefits

A3 ECU

Advantages

CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing
Customer Interface Panel

Advantages

Interfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List) Provides visual indication of ECU functionality, Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input, Marine alarm and protection
Electronic Unit Injectors

Advantages

“Drop-in” installation, No threaded fuel connections, High pressure inside injector only, Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device, Injector synchronization not required

Complete Specifications

Power Rating

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Power Rangetext4700 - 4840 ekW
Frequencytext50 / 60
EmissionstextEPA Tier 2, IMO II
Speedtext1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
AspirationtextTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Boremeasurement11.0in280.0mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300.0mm
Displacementmeasurement18062.0in³296.0l
Governor TypetextElectronic
Fuel SystemtextEUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hztext13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hztext13:1
Minimum Ratingtext4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Ratingtext4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Engine ModeltextVee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Lengthmeasurement366.7in9314.0mm
Widthmeasurement78.3in1990.0mm
Heightmeasurement164.1in4167.0mm
Weighttext31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight)

Standard Equipment

General

  • LH and RH service availability

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
  • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness

Cooling System

  • Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Duplex Fuel filters

Instrumentation

  • Cat Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump - air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Optional Equipment

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft

Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Mounted oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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