BCMU 2800S-60 T2/F MTU Generator: 2800 kW of EPA Tier 2 Flex Standby Power

The BCMU 2800S-60 T2/F is a three-phase, 60 Hz diesel generator set delivering 2800 kWe and 3500 kVA at standby, powered by an MTU 20V 4000 G83 engine and paired with a CGT Stamford LVSI 804 alternator for maximum reliability in the most demanding power applications. 

Built by Broadcrown and EPA Tier 2 Flex compliant, this generator is engineered for large-scale industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure deployments where output capacity and regulatory compliance are equally important.

• Standby Output (LTP): 2800 kWe / 3500 kVA at 440/254V
• Prime Output (PRP): 2500 kWe / 3125 kVA at 440/254V
• Engine: MTU 20V 4000 G83, 20-cylinder Vee form, 4-stroke turbocharged
• Displacement: 95.4 liters, bore 170 mm x stroke 210 mm
• Operating Speed: 1800 RPM with ADEC electronic governor, ECU and CANBus management
• Alternator: CGT Stamford LVSI 804, single bearing direct coupling, insulation class H
• Power Factor: 0.8, three-phase, 4-pole, Winding 311
• Fuel Consumption at 100% Standby Load: 706.7 L/h (186.7 gal/h)
• Open Set Dimensions: 6920 mm x 2360 mm x 3200 mm (L x W x H)
• Dry Weight (including oil): 19,530 kg (43,045 lb)
• Version: Enclosed (Fully Weather Proof Silent Enclosure)
• EPA Compliant: EPA Tier 2 Stationary Emergency

Every unit ships with a factory test certificate and a complete operation and maintenance manual, providing documented performance verification before deployment. The fully welded steel baseframe with lifting and jacking points, heavy duty rubber anti-vibration mountings, and separate engine-driven battery charging alternator reflect a build standard designed to support continuous operation in environments where reliability is not optional.

MTU 20V 4000 G83 Engine Performance Inside the BCMU 2800S-60 T2/F

The MTU 20V 4000 G83 is a 20-cylinder Vee form, 4-stroke diesel engine with turbocharged 2-pump 2-loop charge cooling and ADEC electronic governor management via ECU and CANBus, producing a gross standby power of 3014 kWm (4042 bhp) and a net standby power of 2954 kWm (3961 bhp) after fan losses of 60 kWm. Running at 1800 RPM with a BMEP of 2108 kPa at standby rating, the engine delivers consistent power across variable load conditions with strong transient response characteristics. 

At standby, exhaust gas exits at 480 degrees Celsius with a flow rate of 10.3 cubic meters per second, and the system accommodates a maximum exhaust back pressure of 8.5 kPa with a typical exhaust pipe diameter of 500 mm. The cooling system maintains a maximum coolant temperature of 102 degrees Celsius, supported by a radiator cooling air flow of 40 cubic meters per second and a maximum radiator air-on temperature of 53 degrees Celsius. Total oil capacity including filters is 103 liters, with typical oil consumption above 250 hours of operation at 2.00 L/h and typical oil pressure at rated speed of 500 kPa.

Alternator and Electrical System

The CGT Stamford LVSI 804 is a PMG separately excited, single-bearing, direct-coupled alternator in a three-phase, 4-pole, Winding 311 configuration operating at a power factor of 0.8. Voltage regulation is held to within plus or minus 0.5% by the MA330 AVR, and insulation class H ensures the alternator performs reliably across operating temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius at prime rating and 27 degrees Celsius at standby. 

The 24V electrical system supports the auto start control system, and spin-on oil and fuel filters along with a dry-type air filter element reduce service complexity over the life of the unit. Heat rejection to the engine cooling water reaches 1070 kW at standby rating, with an additional 720 kW rejected to the charge cooler, figures that are important inputs for plantroom ventilation and thermal management planning.

BCMU 2800S-60 T2/F Control System and Options

The standard control system is the BC 7310, based on the Deep Sea Electronics DSE7310 Digital Auto Start controller, providing manual and automatic remote start with full CANBus implementation for engine control and protection via the ECU. The LCD display covers coolant temperature with high temperature alarm and shutdown, oil pressure with low pressure alarm and shutdown, oil temperature, engine operating hours, battery charge volts and amps, volts with under/over protection, amps with over current protection, and frequency, kW, kVA, and power factor readout. 

Full RS485 telemetry, an automatic cool-down timer, emergency stop button, and ample auxiliary inputs and outputs round out the standard feature set. The optional BC 7320 adds full AMF functionality with integrated mains monitoring, while the BC 8610 and BC 8620 systems extend capability to set-to-set synchronisation and single set-to-mains synchronisation respectively, supporting multi-generator paralleling installations of up to and beyond two units with the addition of a BC 8660 mains monitoring panel.

Physical Installation and Compliance

The BCMU 2800S-60 T2/F open set measures 6920 mm long, 2360 mm wide, and 3200 mm tall, with an operating weight of 20,480 kg (45,138 lb), making it one of the larger single-unit generator sets available in this power class. All power ratings and reference conditions are established in accordance with ISO 8528-1 and ISO 3046-1 under standard reference conditions of 25 degrees Celsius air inlet temperature, 100 kPa barometric pressure, and 30% relative humidity. 

The unit's altitude capability is rated to 400 meters, and derating applies at higher elevations or elevated ambient temperatures per Broadcrown's published guidelines. Buyers should engage a qualified power systems engineer during site planning to confirm foundation requirements, ventilation sizing, fuel storage capacity, and compliance with local permitting and utility interconnection requirements for a generator of this scale.