C280-8

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

C280-8

DESCRIPTION

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

Features

  • Advantages

    CAN J1939 data link Waterproof connectors, Maintenance-free, Backup ECU for redundant governing

  • Electronic Advantages

    Load 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 Link

    Engine 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

  • Advantages

    Interfaces 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
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side); air inlet shutoff; breather — crankcase, top-mounted; turbocharger — engine oil lubricated
  • Control System
    • Single Caterpillar® A3 electronic control unit (ECU) with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECUs)
  • Cooling System
    • Engine coolant water drains
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38° C), fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side), duplex fuel filters, electronically controlled unit injectors
  • Lube Oil System
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff, service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve, filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump, can be serviced with the engine running, oil filler and dipstick valve, oil pressure regulating valves, crankcase explosion relief valves
  • General
    • Caterpillar yellow paint; gear-driven pumps: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water; service literature

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
Name:
C280-8
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
Maximum Rating
2600 ekW (3025 kVA)
Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed
1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)

Engine Specifications

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
Compression Ratio 50 Hz
13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz
13:1
Engine Model
In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Generator Set Specifications

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Tier 2, IMO II

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
316.5 in / 8040 mm
Width
77.2 in / 1961 mm
Height
155 in / 3937 mm
Weight - Estimated
25000 lb / 11340 kg

SEE HOW C280-8 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Marine Generator Sets
C280-8
C280-8
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
Maximum Rating
2600 ekW (3025 kVA)
Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed
1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
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
Marine Generator Sets
C280-6
C280-6
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
1760 ekW (2200 kVA)
Maximum Rating
1820 ekW (2275 kVA)
Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed
1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (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
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
Marine Generator Sets
C32 ACERT IMO II
C32 ACERT IMO II
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Minimum Rating
550 eKW (688 kVA)
Maximum Rating
940 ekW (1175 kVA)
Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm (50 hz) or 1800 rpm (60 hz)
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke
6.4 in / 162 mm
Displacement
1959 in³ / 32.1 l
Governor Type
Electronic
Fuel System
Diesel
Engine Model
Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
IMO II
Length
168.34 in / 4275.9 mm
Width
65.79 in / 1671.1 mm
Height
70.86 in / 1800 mm
Weight - Estimated
15721 lb / 7131 kg