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Cat?� 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine

For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat?� 3608 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 3608 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining. These 3608 engines, with ratings: 2080-2460 bkW (2787-3300 bhp) @ 800-1000 rpm, are non-certified and are available for global non-regulated areas. 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.

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  • Emission Standards
    Emissions
    Non-Certified
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Height
    103 in
    Length
    190 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
    41800 lb
    Width
    69 in
  • General
    Aftertreatment
    -
    Aspiration
    Turbocharged Aftercooled
    Bore
    11 in
    Displacement
    9018 in³
    Engine Configuration
    Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Rotation from Flywheel End
    Counterclockwise
    Stroke
    11.8 in
  • Power Rating
    Maximum Power
    3300 hp
    Maximum Torque
    18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
    Minimum Power
    2787 hp
    Rated Speed
    800-1000 rpm
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