C280-8 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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    Duty Cycle Standby, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy IMO - Tier 2
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Maximum Rating 2660 ekW
    Minimum Rating 1830 ekW
    Speed 720 & 900 rpm
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 11in
    Compression Ratio 13:01
    Displacement 9064in³
    Engine Model 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Direct unit injection
    Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
    Stroke 11.8in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 91050lb
    Height - Maximum 156.6in
    Length - Maximum 404in
    Width - Maximum 99.62in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Jacket water thermostats
    • Water temperature regulator
    • Includes adapter, Flexible exhaust fitting
    • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Simplex or Duplex
    • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
    • UG Actuator
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
    • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication & oil pumps, Oil Lines and Oil Pan
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
    • Engine and generator mounting
    • Damper, torsional vibration
    • Air silencer
    • Vane type air starter
    • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
    • Line group for single point custom connection
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel, Oil, Jacket water, Aftercooler / Oil cooler water

    Optional Equipment:

    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Boost control valve
    • Soot filter
    • Vertical support bracket
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Air inlet adapter
    • Heating aids
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Cooling system aids
    • Expansion tank
    • Weld flange and related hardware
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel system connections
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
    • Class F insulation
    • Busbar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
    • Battery backup / Power supply
    • EGB actuator
    • 2301 A load share
    • Electronic / actuators
    • Digital programmers
    • 723 Plus
    • Oil pan drain valve
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
    • Spring type vibration isolator
    • Isolator
    • Vertically restrained
    • Non-vertically restrained
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Compressed air flex hose
    • Custom paint colors

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    Hunter Flaugher
    10 months ago
    Hydraulic pump shop is unmatched. I made the mistake of going somewhere else before bringing my pump here. These guys were more than helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to help me find a solution for my problem even when it didn’t benefit them. This is how businesses should be run. I won’t go anywhere else.
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    Brian Hrudka
    1 year ago
    Too bad Poole Cat Field Service is better at invoicing than actually getting my machines moving.

    A prompt and courteous technician arrived, and correctly diagnosed two problems with my mini Ex. Thank you. I corrected those problems, but machine still did not work.

    He diagnosed a fuel problem as a clogged filter, rather than a bad fuel pump which I managed to diagnose. I also figured out, via help on the internet, that the fuel shut-off solenoid was bad.

    Machine runs fine now. So my advice is to check the internet, before letting Poole charge you $870 for a two hour field visit. And you can find a perfectly fine aftermarket fuel pump for $20 rather than the $250 that Poole charges... and it arrives faster,
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    Jacey Price
    2 years ago
    Need to teach a tech how to drive a service truck. Around 2:48 on highway 40 east, the truck pictured (plate ending in 8236) flew across 3 lanes of traffic to meet the Cleveland rd exit. Almost hit a semi and caused me to swerve with my children in the car. Glad making the exit was more important than children’s lives.
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    Hunter Elliott
    3 years ago
    They had all my parts for my 3208 Cat.
    Friendly folks at parts counter.