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      • 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz)
        Maximum Rating
      • 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz)
        Minimum Rating
      • More specifications

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      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      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
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model C280-12, 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)
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Maximum 10261.7 mm
      Width - Maximum 2530.3 mm
      Height - Maximum 3977.7 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 51230 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Air cleaner
      • Air inlet shutoff
      • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
      • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
      • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
      Cooling System
      • Front mounted turbos
      • Jacket water thermostats
      • Water temperature regulator
      • Engine coolant water drains
      • Three-bundle oil cooler
      Exhaust System
      • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
      • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
      • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
      Fuel System
      • Simplex or duplex
      Generator System
      • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer
      Governor System
      • UG Actuator
      Lube System
      • Oil filler and dipstick
      • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
      • Crankcase explosion relief valves
      • Oil pressure regulating valve
      • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
      • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
      Mounting System
      • Engine and generator mounting
      • Damper, torsional vibration
      Starting / Charging System
      • Vane type air starter
      • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
      • Line group for single point custom connection
      • Air silencer
      General:
      • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
      • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

      Optional Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Boost control valve
      • Soot filter
      • Heavy duty air cleaner
      • Air cleaner louver assembly
      • Vertical support bracket
      • Air inlet adapter
      Cooling System
      • Expansion tank
      • Heating aids
      • Cooling system aids
      • Heat exchanger for single circuit
      • Auxiliary water pump
      Exhaust System
      • Weld flange and related hardware
      • Flexible exhaust fittings
      Fuel System
      • Fuel priming pump
      • Fuel system connections
      • Duplex primary fuel strainer
      Generator System
      • Anti-condensation space heaters
      • Winding temperature detectors
      • Busbar connections
      • Class F insulation
      • 3 Phase, six leads, WYE
      Governor System
      • Battery backup/power supply
      • Electronic/actuators
      • 723 Plus
      • 230 UA
      • EGB actuator
      • Digital programmers
      Lube System
      • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
      • Oil pan drain valve
      Mounting System
      • Spring type vibration isolators
      • Non-vertically restrained
      • Isolator
      • Vertically restrained
      Starting / Charging System
      • Compressed air flex hose
      • Turbine type air starters
      • Redundant air starters
      • Pressure reducing valve
      General:
      • Custom paint colors

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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