Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Range | text | 2200 - 2600 ekW | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 / 60 | ||||
| Speed | text | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) |
Documents & Spec Sheets
C280-8 Auxiliary / DEP (2530, 2300 bkW) Tier 4 Spec Sheet
DownloadFeatures & 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
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Range | text | 2200 - 2600 ekW | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 / 60 | ||||
| Speed | text | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged-Aftercooled | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 11.0 | in | 280.0 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 11.8 | in | 300.0 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 9031.0 | in³ | 148.0 | l | |
| Governor Type | text | Electronic | ||||
| Fuel System | text | EUI | ||||
| Compression Ratio 50 Hz | text | 13.1 | ||||
| Compression Ratio 60 Hz | text | 13:1 | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 2200 ekW (2938 kVA) | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 2600 ekW (3025 kVA) | ||||
| Engine Model | text | In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | EPA Tier 2, IMO II | ||||
| Length | measurement | 316.5 | in | 8040.0 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 77.2 | in | 1961.0 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 155.0 | in | 3937.0 | mm | |
| Weight - Estimated | measurement | 25000.0 | lb | 11340.0 | kg |
Standard Equipment
General
- LH and RH service availability
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
Ain Inlet System
- Crankcase breathers, top mounted
- Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
Control System
- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
- Rigid Wiring Harness
Cooling System
- Aftercooler/oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
- Engine coolant water drains
- Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
- Duplex Fuel filters
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
Insturmental
- CAT Alarm & Protection System
Lube System
- Oil pump, gear driven
- 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
- Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
- 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
- Wet sump
- SOLAS shielding
Protection System
- Oil mist detector
- Cylinder pressure relief valves