Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

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Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

Minimum Rating 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Engine Model Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
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Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Minimum Rating 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Frequency 50 / 60
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Generator Set Configurations
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Engine Specifications
Engine Model Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Displacement 18,062 in3
Governor Type Electronic
Fuel System EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Displacement 18,062 in³
Governor Type Electronic
Engine Model Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Emissions EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Generator Set Dimensions
Length 367 in
Width 78 in
Height 164 in
Weight 31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight)
Length 367 in
Width 78 in
Height 164 in
Weight 31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight)
Power Rating
Power Range 4700 - 4840 ekW

A3 ECU

Customer Interface Panel

Electronic Unit Injectors

  • General
    • LH and RH service availability
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
    • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
    • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
    • Rigid Wiring Harness
  • Cooling System
    • Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
    • Duplex Fuel filters
  • Instrumentation
    • Cat Alarm & Protection System
  • Lube System
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
    • Wet sump
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold shielding, soft
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Mounted oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves
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