C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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Duty Cycle Standby, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO - Tier 2
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 2000 ekW
Minimum Rating 1650 ekW
Speed 900 rpm
Aspiration TA
Bore 11in
Compression Ratio 13:01
Displacement 111in³
Engine Model 3606 I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Stroke 11.8in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 74970lb
Height - Maximum 156.6in
Length - Maximum 404in
Width - Maximum 99.62in

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Cooling System
    • Water temperature regulator
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Jacket water thermostats
  • Exhaust System
    • Includes adapter, Flexible exhaust fitting
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • 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 & oil pumps, Oil Lines and Oil Pan
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Mounting System
    • Damper, torsional vibration
    • Engine and generator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Vane type air starter
    • Line group for single point custom connection
    • Air silencer
    • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • General:
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel / Oil / Jacket water / Aftercooler / Oil cooler water
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet adapter
    • Soot filter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Boost control valve
    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Air cleaner
    • Vertical support bracket
  • Cooling System
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Cooling system aids
    • Heating aids
    • Expansion tank
  • Exhaust System
    • Weld flange and related hardware
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel system connections
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Generator System
    • Class F insulation
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
    • Busbar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Governor System
    • 723 Plus
    • Digital programmers
    • Electronic / actuators
    • Battery backup / Power supply
    • 2301 A load share
    • EGB actuator
  • Lube System
    • Oil pan drain valve
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Mounting System
    • Isolator
    • Spring type vibration isolator
    • Non-vertically restrained
    • Vertically restrained
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Compressed air flex hose
  • General:
    • Custom paint colors

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