2/0-3C Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground (PVC Jacketed)

"Engineered for maximum power capacity and tough underground environments, 2/0 3-Conductor Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable delivers complete feeder protection without the added labor or expense of installing underground conduit.

This heavy-duty cable features three 2/0 AWG compact-stranded aluminum phase conductors and one #4 AWG aluminum ground conductor, protected by an interlocked aluminum armor and covered in a rugged, moisture-proof, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket. Fully approved per NEC Article 330 for direct earth burial, wet locations, and cable tray applications, it is the ultimate cost-effective solution for 135A to 150A service distribution, commercial subpanels, and agricultural power runs."

Key Features & Benefits: 2/0-3 Direct Burial MC Cable

• Direct Burial Approved (No Conduit Required): The extruded PVC outer jacket isolates the interlocked aluminum armor from moisture, soil chemicals, and ground rot, allowing you to lay cable directly into open trenches.

• 3-Conductor High-Amp Layout: Features three insulated 2/0 AWG power legs plus a bare #4 ground—ideal for 3-phase 3-wire delta systems, service feeds, and heavy machinery runs.

• Compact Stranded AA-8000 Aluminum: Built with lightweight AA-8000 series aluminum alloy that reduces overall cable diameter, making it easier to pull through tight bends without sacrificing ampacity.

• Superior Mechanical Armor: The flexible interlocked aluminum armor shields internal wires from soil shifts, sharp rocks, crushed backfill, and physical impacts during installation.

• Sunlight & Flame Resistant: Designed to handle direct exposure to sunlight, wet locations, and indoor/outdoor transitions seamlessly.

• Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA): Continuous metal armor delivers crushing and impact defense, eliminating the material and labor costs of assembling separate conduit systems.

• XHHW-2 XLPE Insulation: Phase conductors are encased in cross-linked polyethylene insulation approved for 90°C wet and dry environments 
  
  

Technical Specifications: 2/0-2/0-2/0 Direct Burial Alum MC Cable +  #4 Ground

• Conductor Size: 2/0 

• Number of Power Conductors: 3

• Conductor Material: AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy

• Ground Wire Size: 4 AWG Bare Aluminum

• Phase Colors (240V): Black, White, Red 

• Insulation Type: XLPE / XHHW-2

• Armor Type: AIA (Aluminum Interlocked Armor)

• Protective Outer Jacket: PVC - Black (Sunlight & Moisture Resistant)

• Voltage Rating: 600 Volts

• Temperature Rating: -40°C to 90°C

• Amp Rating (@ 75°C - NEC): 135 Amps

• Amp Rating (@ 90°C - NEC): 150 Amps

• Insulation Thickness: 0.055 inches

• Jacket Thickness: 0.050 inches

• Approximate Nominal Outer Diameter: 1.52 inches

• Approximate Net Weight: 875 lbs per 1,000 ft

• Minimum Bending Radius: 10.64 inches (Calculated as 7x Diameter Over Jacket)

• Compliance Standards: UL 44, UL 1569 (Type MC), NEMA WC70 / ICEA S-95-658, IEEE 1202, ASTM B800 & B801, NEC 518.4, NEC 520.5, NEC 645.5, and NEC 300.22.

Common 2/0-3 Alum MC Cable PVC Jacket Applications

• Main Feeders & Subpanels: Supplying main power from utility disconnects to 125A–150A distribution panels, commercial subpanels, and outbuildings.

• Industrial Facility Power: Routing high-amperage lines across commercial facilities, manufacturing plants, and industrial job sites via cable trays or exposed runs.

• Underground Trench Distribution: Laying direct-buried feeder lines between separate structures, workshops, pump houses, and agricultural facilities.

Technical Note: To prevent structural degradation from galvanic corrosion, installers must utilize dual-rated AL7CU or AL9CU mechanical compression lugs or mechanical split-bolts when joining this aluminum cable to copper busbars or breaker terminals. Penetrox or similar antioxidant joint compound must be thoroughly applied to all bare aluminum conductors before final structural torquing. While the PVC jacket isolates the interior armor against direct soil or chemical contact, minimum trench depth profiles must strictly comply with NEC Article 300.5 tables (typically requiring 24 inches of earth cover for direct-buried cables not under concrete paths, or 18 inches beneath standard structural landscapes).

DISCLAIMER: The technical information provided is for general reference only. Large-scale high-voltage feeder systems and underground distribution paths must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical building enforcement, and relevant safety parameters. Always cross-reference the official product submittal data sheet from the chosen manufacturer prior to finalizing structural configurations or executing structural cuts.

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.