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Industrial

Cat® 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine

  • Minimum Power
    2787.0 bhp
  • Maximum Power
    3300 HP
  • Maximum Power
    3300 HP
  • Maximum Power
    3300.0 bhp
Power Rating
Minimum Power
2787.0 bhp
Maximum Power
3300 HP
Maximum Power
3300 HP
Maximum Power
3300.0 bhp
Maximum Torque
18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
2787 HP
Minimum Power
2787 HP
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Emission Standards
Emissions
Non-certified
Emissions
Non-Certified
Emissions
Non-Certified
General
Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Engine Configuration
Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Bore
11 in
Bore
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Displacement
9018 in³
Displacement
9018 in³
Displacement
147.8 L (9018 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement
147.8 L (9018 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation
Counterclockwise
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Aftertreatment
-
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length
190 in
Length
190 in
Width
69 in
Width
69 in
Height
103 in
Height
103 in
Weight
41800 lb
Weight
41800 lb
Height
2626 mm (103 in)
Length
4828 mm (190 in)
Weight
19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
Width
1748 mm (69 in)
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
19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
  • 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