C280-16
C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
C280-16 (60 HZ) 3350-5320 kW Diesel Generator models consume less fuel, translating to responsible power and operating cost savings for customers.
DESCRIPTION
Producing reliable power from 4400 to 4840 ekW at 60 Hz and 5875 to 6500 kVA at 50Hz, our C280-16 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set can be configured to meet IMO/EPA Tier 2 or EPA Tier 4 Final.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric PowerCat Diesel Engine
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- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
- Industry leading motor starting capabilities
- High Efficiency
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Full Range of Attachments
- Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Air inlet shutoff
- Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner
- Cooling System
- Three-bundle oil cooler
- Jacket water thermostats
- Front Mounted turbos
- Engine coolant water drains
- Water temperature regulator
- Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- Fuel System
- Simplex or duplex
- Generator System
- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
- Governor System
- UG Actuator
- Lube System
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Mounting System
- Damper, torsional vibration
- Engine and generator mounting
- Starting / Charging System
- Line group for single point custom connection
- Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Vane type air starter
- Air silencer
- General:
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Air inlet adapter
- Vertical support bracket
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Cooling System
- Auxiliary water pump
- Heat exchanger for single circuit
- Expansion tank
- Cooling system aids
- Heating aids
- Exhaust System
- Flexible exhaust Fittings
- Weld flange and related hardware
- Fuel System
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Fuel system connections
- Fuel priming pump
- Generator System
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- 3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
- Class F insulation
- Busbar connections
- Governor System
- Electronic/actuators
- EGB actuator
- Digital programmers
- Battery backup/power supply
- 230 UA
- 723 Plus
- Lube System
- Oil pan drain valve
- Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)
- Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Vertically Restrained
- Non-vertically Restrained
- Isolator
- Starting / Charging System
- Compressed air flex hose
- Turbine type air starters
- Pressure reducing valve
- Redundant air starters
- General:
- Custom paint colors
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
C280-16 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Name:
C280-16
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating
4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating
4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Speed
900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
18032 in³ / 296 l
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
404 in / 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum
99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum
156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
141840 lb / 64470 kg
SEE HOW C280-16 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Diesel Generator Sets
C280-16
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
- Minimum Rating
- 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Speed
- 900 / 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 18032 in³ / 296 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 141840 lb / 64470 kg
Selected Model
Diesel Generator Sets
C280-12
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
- Minimum Rating
- 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Speed
- 900 / 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 13524 in³ / 222 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 112690 lb / 51230 kg
Diesel Generator Sets
C280-6
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 1820 ekW (60Hz), 2425 kVA (50Hz)
- Minimum Rating
- 1650 ekW (60Hz), 2200 kVA (50Hz)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- IMO Tier 2
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Speed
- 900 / 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- C280-6, I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 111 in³ / 6762 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 74970 lb / 34070 kg