C280-6 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

C280-6

Producing reliable power from 1650 to 1820 ekW at 60 Hz and 2200 to 2425 kVA at 50 Hz, our C280-6 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 meets IMO/EPA Tier 2 emissions.

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Engine Model: C280-6, I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 11 in
Stroke: 11.8 in
Displacement: 111 in³
Compression Ratio: 13:01
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: Direct unit injection
Governor Type: Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Length - Maximum: 404 in
Width - Maximum: 99.62 in
Height - Maximum: 156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 74970 lb

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