C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Duty Cycle	Standby, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	IMO - Tier 2
Frequency	60 Hz
Maximum Rating	2660 ekW
Minimum Rating	1830 ekW
Speed	720 & 900 rpm

Aspiration	TA
Bore	11in
Compression Ratio	13:01
Displacement	9064in³
Engine Model	3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System	Direct unit injection
Governor Type	Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Stroke	11.8in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	91050lb
Height - Maximum	156.6in
Length - Maximum	404in
Width - Maximum	99.62in

Standard Equipment:

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

Optional Equipment:

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

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