C280-12 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

C280-12 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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Maximum Rating3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)

Minimum Rating3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)

Emissions/Fuel StrategyEPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

Frequency50 / 60 Hz

Speed900 / 1000 rpm

Duty CyclePrime, Continuous

Engine ModelC280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore11in

Stroke11.8in

Displacement13524in³

Compression Ratio13:01

AspirationTA

Fuel SystemDirect unit injection

Governor TypeGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Length - Maximum404in

Width - Maximum99.62in

Height - Maximum156.6in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)112690lb

Standard

Air cleaner

Air inlet shutoff

Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated

Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)

Standard

Front mounted turbos

Jacket water thermostats

Water temperature regulator

Engine coolant water drains

Three-bundle oil cooler

Optional

Expansion tank

Heating aids

Cooling system aids

Heat exchanger for single circuit

Auxiliary water pump

Standard

457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern

Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Optional

Weld flange and related hardware

Flexible exhaust fittings

Standard

Simplex or duplex

Optional

Fuel priming pump

Fuel system connections

Duplex primary fuel strainer

Standard

Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer

Optional

Anti-condensation space heaters

Winding temperature detectors

Busbar connections

Class F insulation

3 Phase, six leads, WYE

Standard

UG Actuator

Optional

Battery backup/power supply

Electronic/actuators

723 Plus

230 UA

EGB actuator

Digital programmers

Standard

Oil filler and dipstick

Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff

Crankcase explosion relief valves

Oil pressure regulating valve

Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan

Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers

Optional

Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Oil pan drain valve

Standard

Engine and generator mounting

Damper, torsional vibration

Optional

Spring type vibration isolators

Non-vertically restrained

Isolator

Vertically restrained

Standard

Vane type air starter

Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side

Line group for single point custom connection

Air silencer

Optional

Compressed air flex hose

Turbine type air starters

Redundant air starters

Pressure reducing valve

Standard

Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional

Custom paint colors

Optional

Boost control valve

Soot filter

Heavy duty air cleaner

Air cleaner louver assembly

Vertical support bracket

Air inlet adapter

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