Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Prime power | 4840 kW |
| Emissions | NC |
| Oil capacity | 1244.0 L |
| Alternator | Generator weight approx 18145 kg |
| Phase | three |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5007×1990×4167 mm |
| Dry weight | 31000 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 1244.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 1002.0 L |
| Displacement | 296.0 L |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 900 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C280-16| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Coolant | 1002.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | 1244.0 L | — | 1000 hr |
Service intervals
2| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lube oil | Change | 1000 hr | Deep sump oil pan — 1000 hour | |
| oil | Change | 1000 hr | Deep sump oil pan — 1000 hour |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
21| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Compression ratio | 13:1 | ||
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E70) | 12 667 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E90) | 12 677 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Rated altitude @ 25°C | 150 | m | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70) | 2.23 | ||
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90) | 2.23 | ||
| Pressure | Firing pressure, maximum | 17300 | kPa | |
| Pressure | WS255 pump plunger load | 238,000 | lb (107,960 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS273XD pump plunger load | 275,000 | lb (124 738 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS305XD pump plunger load | 250,000 | lb (113 398 kg) | |
| Speed | Low idle speed | 350 | rpm | |
| Speed | Maximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1970 | rpm | |
| Speed | Mean piston speed | 10 | m/s | |
| Speed | Rated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1900 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated speed | 1000 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated speed | 900 | rpm | specifications page; performance data at 1000 rpm |
| Temperature | Aftercooler water | 32 | °C | |
| Temperature | Jacket water outlet | 90 | °C |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | EPA 2D 89.330-96 (fuel reference, Diesel <6.6 L, density 0,845-0,850 kg/L a 15 °C) | Reference condition only, not a lubricant recommendation | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | 35° API, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb), density 838,9 g/L (Diesel ≥7 L rating condition) | Reference fuel for Diesel rating conditions | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C) | LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg) | Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter) | ||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) | SAE J1995 | Diesel engines 7 liter and higher; used at 29°C (84.2°F) with density 838.9 g/L | ||
| Fuel | Distillate | 35 API [16°C (60°F)] gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18 390 Btu/lb), weighting 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal) | Used at 29°C (85°F) | ||
| Fuel | Distillate / MDO | Engine operates on MDO; performance based on 35 API fuel at 16°C with lower heating value of 42.780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) at 29°C, density 838.9 g/liter | |||
| Fuel | Distillate, 35 API | LHV 42 780 kJ/kg | Used at 29°C with a density of 838.9 g/liter | ||
| Fuel | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | Diesel engines up to 6.6 liter; density 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15°C (59°F); fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F) | ||
| Fuel | dry natural gas, LHV 35.54 MJ/Nm3 (905 btu/ft3) | Gas ratings based on SAE J1349 standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What engine does the Caterpillar C280-16 use?
The Caterpillar C280-16 is powered by the Caterpillar C280-16 engine.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar C280-16 run on?
The Caterpillar C280-16 runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar C280-16?
The Caterpillar C280-16 engine in the Caterpillar C280-16 has an oil capacity of 1244.0 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar C280-16?
The Caterpillar C280-16 cooling system holds 1002 liters (264.7 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Caterpillar C280-16 weigh?
The Caterpillar C280-16 has a dry weight of 31000 kg (68343 lb).
What alternator comes on the Caterpillar C280-16?
The Caterpillar C280-16 uses a Generator weight approx 18145 kg alternator.
Parts
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Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 100% | 4.54 | 1.2 |
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