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The C280-6 generator set incorporates years of proven success of the 3600 engine with the latest technology in electronics. The result is a fully integrated solution that is ideal for offshore operations. Ideal applications for the C280-6 offshore generator set are main power on-board drilling and production vessels and platforms. Complete package offerings are MCS type-approved and compliant with IMO Tier II emissions standards, making integration of the Cat C280-12 generator set into the vessel a simplified operation. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat C280-6 offshore generator set. Ratings: 1661-1940 ekW (2076-2771 kVA) @ 50/60 Hz (1000/900 rpm). IMO Tier II emissions compliant.
Request a QuoteMinimum Rating2320kV·A
Maximum Rating2722kV·A
EmissionsIMO Tier 2 / EPA Marine Tier 2
Oil Change Interval1000h
Fuel SystemEUI
Bore11in
Stroke11.8in
Weight91492lb
Displacement6773in³
Engine ControlElectronic ADEM™ A3
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Generator Set ControlGenerator Monitoring System (GMS)
Width71.6in
Length293in
Height107.6in
Lube Oil System - Refill229gal (US)
Cooling System - Engine105gal (US)
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The engine is a turbocharged, aftercooled, four-strokecycle- diesel, electronic unit injection engine with a 280 mm (11 in) bore by 300 mm (11.8 in) stroke. SAE standard rotation is counterclockwise as viewed from the rear of engine flywheel.
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GL and CCS approved IMO certificate — includes statement of compliance or Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate, supplied by the Recognized Organization (RO) where available, and technical file to be kept on board per IMO regulations.
Standard
ABS, BV, CCS, DnV, GL, LRS
Spray shielding to meet SOLAS regulations for flammable fluids
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Declaration of Incorporation for EU Machinery Safety
Directive and EU Low Voltage Safety Directive
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Fresh water aftercooler, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Air inlet shutoff
Turbocharger, rear-mounted, oil lubricated
Optional
90° adapter and straight adapters for air inlet to turbocharger Air cleaners
Air cleaners with Cat dry paper filter elements (approximately 99.9% efficient at filtering SAE fine dust)
Soot filter
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Single Cat ADEM A3 electronic engine control module with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp 24V power required to drive electronic engine control modules)
Optional
4-20 mA load feedback signal
Load sharing module
Direct rack module
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Gear-driven jacket water (JW) pump
Gear-driven separate-circuit aftercooler/oil cooler (AC/OC) pump
Engine coolant water drains
Optional
Separate Circuit Aftercooler (SCAC)
Customer water connections
Jacket water thermostats
AC/OC thermostats
Accessory module-mounted high volume expansion tank
Jacket water heater
Heat recovery connections and thermostats for use with water maker system
ANSI connection adapters
Standard
Dry, gas tight exhaust manifold
Optional
Exhaust manifold shields
Vertical or 30° outboard exhaust orientation options
Exhaust outlet expanders and weld flanges
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Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38°C)
Fuel pump, gear-driven
Fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side)
Duplex fuel filters, rear-engine-mounted
Electronically controlled unit injectors
Optional
Manual fuel priming pump
Duplex primary fuel strainer
Flexible fuel hose connections
Standard
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
Oil pressure regulating valve
Dry engine-mounted sump system that gravity feeds into base assembly integral sump
Engine-mounted duplex oil filter
Intermittent air prelube
Continuous electric prelube
Redundant prelube with continuous electric prelube and intermittent air prelube backup
Oil pan drain valves
Electric continuous prelube pump
Lube oil heater
Oil pump - gear drive
Standard
Crankcase explosion relief valves
Alarm and shutdown during abnormal operation
Optional
Wiring meets MCS requirements
Upgrade PLC monitor to industrial PC
Upgrades AC/OC, JW and start air pressure from contactors to transducers
Raw water/sea water pressure transducer
Modbus communication
Beacon and horn
Single engine remote display monitor
Emergency pump start signal
Cabinet cooler
Generator power monitoring
Remote relay panel
Turbocharger speed sensors
Cylinder pressure relief valve
Oil mist detector
Flywheel and damper guards
Standard
PLC-based system provides protection, monitoring, and control housed in a NEMA 4 (IP66) enclosure.
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Service Literature
Optional
Torsional couplings
Mounting groups for engine, generator, and base
Accessory module to mount attachments such as the expansion tank, heat exchanger, instrument panel and engine controls, annunciator panel, alarm and shutdown contactors, fuel strainer
Flywheel
Engine barring device options:
One-year storage preservation
Oceanic transportation shipping protection (shrink wrap and tarp)
Engine testing — certified dynamometer test, fuel consumption test, rated speed performance test, overload test, minimum power setting, peak firing pressure test, turbo work cert and crankshaft work cert
Standard and project-specific witness testing
Spare parts kit
Optional
Dry engine-mounted sump system that gravity feeds into base assembly integral sump
Engine-mounted duplex oil filter
Intermittent air prelube
Continuous electric prelube
Redundant prelube with continuous electric prelube and intermittent air prelube backup
Oil pan drain valves
Electric continuous prelube pump
Lube oil heater
Optional
Base aseembly
Vertically-restrained vibration isolators and weld plates
Optional
Single turbine air starters
Boost control valve for extremely cold ambient conditions
Air start pressure reducing valves
Optional
Project-specific installation drawings
Electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
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