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Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

Power Rating

Power Range 2200 - 2600 ekW

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency 50 / 60
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Minimum Rating 2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
Maximum Rating 2600 ekW (3025 kVA)

Engine Specifications

Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11in
Stroke 11.8in
Displacement 9031in³
Governor Type Electronic
Fuel System EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1
Engine Model In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Generator Set Dimensions

Length 316.5in
Width 77.2in
Height 155in
Weight - Estimated 25000lb

Standard Equipment

  • General
    • LH and RH service availability
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree
  • Ain Inlet System
    • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
    • Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
    • Rigid Wiring Harness
  • Cooling System
    • Aftercooler/oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
    • Duplex Fuel filters
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Insturmental
    • CAT Alarm & Protection System
  • Lube System
    • Oil pump, gear driven
    • 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
    • Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
    • Prelube pump - air / electric
  • Protection System
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Optional Equipment

  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold shielding - soft
  • Fuel System
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Lube System
    • Front and rear oil pan drains
    • Wet sump
    • SOLAS shielding
  • Protection System
    • Oil mist detector
    • Cylinder pressure relief valves