C280-8
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
DESCRIPTION
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator SetFeatures
- AdvantagesCAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing 
- Electronic AdvantagesLoad feedback, Programmable droop, Adjustable gain, Adjustable fuel/air ratio control, Histograms of engine operation, Cat Messenger display presents diagnostics and other engine parameters 
- Data Advantages through J1939 LinkEngine speed, Boost pressure, Throttle position, Fuel consumption rate, Inlet manifold temperature, Diagnostic codes and events, Configuration, Desired engine speed, Battery voltage, Engine load, Lifetime totals — engine hours, fuel burned, idle fuel, idle hours, Trip totals — average fuel rate, idle fuel, idle hours, engine hours, fuel burned, trip reset 
- AdvantagesInterfaces with standard Cat® Marine Monitoring System (PLC in Price List), Provides visual indication of ECU functionality, Accepts 4 — 20 mA or PWM remote throttle speed input, Marine alarm and protection 
- Advantages“Drop-in” installation, No threaded fuel connections, High pressure inside injector only, Does not require double wall fuel lines or leak collection device, Injector synchronization not required 
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
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
 
Specs
Overview
Power Rating
Generator Set Specifications
Engine Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Engine Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Generator Set Dimensions
SEE HOW C280-8 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 2200 - 2600 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 9031 in³ / 148 l
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Engine Model
- In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- Length
- 316.5 in / 8040 mm
- Width
- 77.2 in / 1961 mm
- Height
- 155 in / 3937 mm
- Weight - Estimated
- 25000 lb / 11340 kg
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 1720 - 1820 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged - Aftercooled
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 6773 in³ / 111 l
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Engine Model
- In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- Length
- 280.3 in / 7120 mm
- Width
- 77.2 in / 1961 mm
- Height
- 154.9 in / 3934 mm
- Weight - Estimated
- 18000 lb / 8165 kg
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Power Range
- 550 - 940 ekW
- Frequency
- 50 / 60
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged and aftercooled
- Bore
- 5.7 in / 145 mm
- Stroke
- 6.38 in / 162 mm
- Displacement
- 1959 in³ / 32.1 l
- Governor Type
- Electronic
- Fuel System
- MEUI
- Engine Model
- V 12, 4-stroke-Cycle-Diesel
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- EPA Tier 4, IMO II/IMO III switchable and EU Stage 5
- Length
- 162.8 in/4271 mm (minimum), 175.3 in/4452 mm (maximum)
- Width
- 60.2 in / 1528 mm
- Height
- 65.6 in / 1667 mm
- Weight - Estimated
- 15721 lb / 7131 kg

