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      • 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
        Maximum Rating
      • 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 kVA (50Hz)
        Minimum Rating
      • More specifications

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      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (60Hz), 6500 kVA (50Hz)
      Minimum Rating 4400 ekW (60Hz), 5875 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 C280-16, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 280 mm
      Stroke 300 mm
      Displacement 296 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) 64470 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Air inlet shutoff
      • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
      • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
      • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
      • Air cleaner
      Cooling System
      • Three-bundle oil cooler
      • Jacket water thermostats
      • Front Mounted turbos
      • Engine coolant water drains
      • Water temperature regulator
      Exhaust System
      • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
      • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
      • 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
      • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
      • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
      • Oil filler and dipstick
      • Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
      • Crankcase explosion relief valves
      • Oil pressure regulating valve
      Mounting System
      • Damper, torsional vibration
      • Engine and generator mounting
      Starting / Charging System
      • Line group for single point custom connection
      • Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
      • Vane type air starter
      • Air silencer
      General:
      • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
      • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

      Optional Equipment

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