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3608

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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      Benefits & Features

      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

      specifications

      Power Rating
      Maximum Power 2460 kW
      Maximum Torque 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
      Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
      Minimum Power 2080 kW
      Emission Standards
      Emissions Non-Certified
      General
      Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
      Bore 280 mm
      Stroke 300 mm
      Displacement 147.8 l
      Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
      Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
      Aftertreatment -
      Engine Dimensions - Approximate
      Length 4828 mm
      Width 1748 mm
      Height 2626 mm
      Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 19000 kg
      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

      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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