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| Power Range | 4700 - 4840 ekW 4700 - 4840 ekW |
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Marine Generator Sets C280-16
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Power Range
- 4700 - 4840 ekW
- 4700 - 4840 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Features At A Glance
Advantages
CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governingElectronic Advantages
Load feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parametersData Advantages through J1939 Link
Engine speed, Boost pressure, Throttle position, Fuel consumption rate, Inlet manifold temperature, Diagnostic codes and events, Configuration, Desired engine speed, Battery voltage, Engine load, Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours, Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip resetAdvantages
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 protectionAdvantages
“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 requiredProduct Specifications for C280-16
Generator Set Specifications
| Frequency | 50 / 60 50 / 60 |
| Speed | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 4700 ekW (5875 kVA) 4700 ekW (5875 kVA) |
| Maximum Rating | 4840 ekW (6050 kVA) 4840 ekW (6050 kVA) |
Engine Specifications
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 18062 in³ 296 l |
| Governor Type | Electronic Electronic |
| Fuel System | EUI EUI |
| Compression Ratio 50 Hz | 13.1 13.1 |
| Compression Ratio 60 Hz | 13:1 13:1 |
| Engine Model | Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length | 366.7 in 9314 mm |
| Width | 78.3 in 1990 mm |
| Height | 164.1 in 4167 mm |
| Weight | 31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight) 31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight) |
C280-16 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side); air inlet shutoff; breather — crankcase, top-mounted; turbocharger — engine oil lubricated
Control System
- Single Caterpillar® A3 electronic control unit (ECU) with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECUs)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38° C), fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side), duplex fuel filters, electronically controlled unit injectors
Lube Oil System
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff, service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve, filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump, can be serviced with the engine running, oil filler and dipstick valve, oil pressure regulating valves, crankcase explosion relief valves
General
- Caterpillar yellow paint; gear-driven pumps: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water; service literature
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Marine Power Systems
C280-16
Selected
- Power Range
- 4700 - 4840 ekW
- 4700 - 4840 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Marine Power Systems
C280-12
- Power Range
- 3640 - 3520 ekW
- 3640 - 3520 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Marine Power Systems
C280-8
- Power Range
- 2200 - 2600 ekW
- 2200 - 2600 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- 50 / 60
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
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