C280-16 (60 HZ) | 3350-5320 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets C280-16

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Key Specs

Maximum Rating
5320 ekW
5320 ekW
Minimum Rating
3350 ekW
3350 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
IMO - Tier 2
IMO - Tier 2

Overview

C280-16

Producing reliable power from 3350 to 5320 ekW at 60 Hz, 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 is certified for low fuel consumption.

Benefits

Over 200,000,000 Operating hours

at Global locations

Up to 10% Better Fuel Economy

Demonstrated savings

Over 20% Reduction in Service Time

Two inspection ports per cylinder, segmented camshafts and individual heads ease service

Product Specifications for C280-16

Maximum Rating 5320 ekW 5320 ekW
Minimum Rating 3350 ekW 3350 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO - Tier 2 IMO - Tier 2
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 720 & 900 rpm 720 & 900 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous
Engine Model 3616 V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3616 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 13:01
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Direct unit injection Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) 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

C280-16 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

C280-16 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

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