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Cat?� 3606 Industrial Diesel Engine
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat?� 3606 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. Industries powered by 3606 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining. These 3606 engines, with ratings: 1490-1850 bkW (1998-2481 bhp) @ 750-1000 rpm, are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas.
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Specifications
Power Rating
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 2481 hp 1850 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 13424 lb-ft @ 820 rpm 18200 Nm @ 820 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 750-1000 rpm 750-1000 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 1998 hp 1490 kW |
Emission Standards
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
General
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Configuration | Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 6764 in³ 110.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13:01 13:01 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 157 in 3988 mm |
| Width | 69 in 1748 mm |
| Height | 103 in 2626 mm |
| Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 34500 lb 15680 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
- Turbocharger, rear mounted
- Jacket water aftercooled
Control System
- Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
- Air-fuel ratio control
- Mechanical speed control, without torque control
- Governor control
- Positive locking
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 00 flywheel
- 183 flywheel teeth
- SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
- Fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
- Instrument Panel, RH
- Engine oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
- Oil filter differential gauge
- Jacket water temperature gauge
- Service meter, electric
- Tachometer
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Oil dipstick
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
- Shallow oil pan
Mounting System
- Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
Power Take Off
- Accessory drive, upper RH
- Front housing, single sided
Protection System
- Junction box
- Manual shutoff, RH
- Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
- Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
- Water temperature
- Overspeed
- 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
Starting System
- Starting switch
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request