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Caterpillar

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

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Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Power Range 2200 - 2600 ekW
  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Frequency 50 / 60
    Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
    Minimum Rating 2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
    Maximum Rating 2600 ekW (3025 kVA)
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
    Bore 11 in
    Stroke 11.8 in
    Displacement 9031 in³
    Governor Type Electronic
    Fuel System EUI
    Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13.1
    Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1
    Engine Model In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 316.5 in
    Width 77.2 in
    Height 155 in
    Weight - Estimated 25000 lb

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