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Cat?� 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine

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Overview

The Cat?� 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 2080-2460 bkW (2787-3300 bhp) @ 800-1000 rpm. These ratings are non-certified rating and are available for global non-regulated areas. Industries powered by 3608 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining.

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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.
Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.
Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
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Power Rating

Minimum Power
2787.0bhp
Maximum Power
3300.0bhp
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
2787HP
Maximum Power
3300HP
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Maximum Power
3300hp
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
2787hp
Maximum Torque
18219lb-ft @ 820 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
Non-certified
Emissions
Non-Certified
Emissions
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Displacement
147.8 L (9018 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end)
Counterclockwise
Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement
147.8 L (9018 in³)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
9018in³
Aftertreatment
-
Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
11in
Stroke
11.8in
Displacement
9018in³
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length
4828 mm (190 in)
Width
1748 mm (69 in)
Height
2626 mm (103 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)
19,000 kg (41,800 lb)

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
2626 mm (103 in)
Length
4828 mm (190 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
Width
1748 mm (69 in)
Height
103in
Length
190in
Width
69in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
41800lb
Length
190in
Width
69in
Height
103in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
41800lb

Standard/Optional Features

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

Optional Equipment:

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