Diesel Generator Sets C280-12

C280-12

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, 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 per cent rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

Minimum Rating

3300 ekW

Maximum Rating

4000 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

IMO - Tier 2

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Cat Diesel Engine
Generator
World Wide Product Support
Full Range of Attachments

Cat Diesel Engine

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

Generator

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
Industry leading motor starting capabilities
High Efficiency

World Wide Product Support

Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products

Full Range of Attachments

Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Diesel Generator Sets C280-12

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating	3300 ekW
Maximum Rating	4000 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	IMO - Tier 2
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	720 & 900 rpm
Duty Cycle	Prime, Continuous

Minimum Rating

3300 ekW

Maximum Rating

4000 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

IMO - Tier 2

Frequency

60 Hz

Speed

720 & 900 rpm

Duty Cycle

Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	280 mm
Stroke	300 mm
Displacement	222 l
Compression Ratio	13:01
Aspiration	TA
Fuel System	Direct unit injection
Governor Type	Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Engine Model

3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore

280 mm

Stroke

300 mm

Displacement

222 l

Compression Ratio

13:01

Aspiration

Fuel System

Direct unit injection

Governor Type

Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum	10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum	2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum	3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	51230 kg

Length - Maximum

10261.7 mm

Width - Maximum

2530.3 mm

Height - Maximum

3977.7 mm

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

51230 kg

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