C280-12 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

C280-12

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 3640 ekW at 60 Hz and 4400 to 4850 kVA at 50Hz, our C280-12 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 can be configured to meet IMO/EPA Tier 2 or EPA Tier 4 Final.

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Engine Model: C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 11 in
Stroke: 11.8 in
Displacement: 13524 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): 112690 lb
Maximum Rating: 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
Minimum Rating: 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Speed: 900 / 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle: Prime, Continuous