C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Maximum Rating2420 ekW (60Hz), 3250 kVA (50Hz)

Minimum Rating2200 ekW (60Hz), 2938 kVA (50Hz)

Emissions/Fuel StrategyEPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2

Frequency50 / 60 Hz

Speed900 / 1000 rpm

Duty CyclePrime, Continuous

Engine ModelC280-8, I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore11in

Stroke11.8in

Displacement9064in³

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)91050lb

Standard

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

Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated

Air inlet shutoff

Standard

Engine coolant water drains

Jacket water thermostats

Water temperature regulator

Optional

Heating aids

Auxiliary water pump

Cooling system aids

Expansion tank

Standard

Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern

Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

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

3 Phase, six Leads, WYE

Class F insulation

Busbar connections

Winding temperature detectors

Anti-condensation space heaters

Standard

UG Actuator

Optional

Battery backup/power supply

EGB actuator

2301 A load share

Electronic/actuators

Digital programmers

723 Plus

Standard

Oil filler and dipstick

Crankcase explosion relief valves

Oil pressure regulating valve

Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers

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

Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff

Optional

Oil pan drain valve

Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Standard

Engine and generator mounting

Damper, torsional vibration

Optional

Spring type vibration isolators

Isolator

Vertically restrained

Non-vertically restrained

Standard

Air silencer

Vane type air starter

One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side

Line group for single point custom connection

Optional

Pressure reducing valve

Compressed air flex hose

Standard

Paint, Caterpillar yellow

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

Optional

Custom paint colors

Optional

Air cleaner louver assembly

Boost control valve

Soot filter

Vertical support bracket

Heavy duty air cleaner

Air inlet adapter