Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 482 HP 359 kW |
| Rated Speed | 1750-2300 rpm 1750-2300 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 292 HP 218 kW |
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Diesel Fire Pumps 3406C
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 482 HP
- 359 kW
- Emissions
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed
- Rated Speed
- 1750-2300 rpm
- 1750-2300 rpm
Overview
The Cat® 3406C Industrial Diesel Fire Pump Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 218-359 kW (292-482 hp) @ 1750-2300 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas. They are FM Approved and UL Listed. Additional 3406C ratings with or without radiators are available, but not FM approved or UL listed. Starting on demand is a must for a fire pump engine - always. Cat® fire pump engines have a reputation for reliable starts and long efficient service.
Features At A Glance
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
Quality
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
Product Specifications for 3406C
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed |
General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Displacement | 893 in³ 14.6 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 65.4 in 1660 mm |
| Height | 52.6 in 1335 mm |
3406C Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Dry or watercooled manifold and turbocharger
Charging System
- Charging Alternator, 24 volt, 35 amp
Control System
- Hydra-mechanical governor
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Heat exchanger
- Expansion tank
- FM Required Raw Water Cooling Loops: 1.5" iron, horizontal or vertical, 1.5" 316 stainless steel, horizontal or vertical
- Optional Radiator, not UL listed or FM approved
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, water-cooled (wet) or dry
- Exhaust elbow, dry, 152 mm (6 in), 4 bolt flange
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1 flywheel
- SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
- SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, LH
- Fuel transfer pump
- Primary fuel filter / water separator
Instrumentation
- Instrument panel, LH
- Engine oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
- Water temperature gauge
- Service meter
Lube System
- Crankcase breather
- Oil cooler
- Lube oil filter
- Oil filler in valve cover and dipstick, both RH
- Rear sump oil pan
- Oil filler in valve cover
- Dipstick
Mounting System
- Supports
Power Take-Offs
- Flywheel stub shaft
Protection System
- Stop-Start System, automatic (compatible with NFPA 20 requirements, able to be energized from either of two battery sources and capable of manual starter actuation)
General
- Vibration damper and guard
- Lifting eyes
- Paint - fire pump red, optional radiator painted black
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Industrial
3406C
Selected
- Maximum Power
- 482 HP
- 359 kW
- Emissions
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. FM Approved, UL Listed
- Rated Speed
- 1750-2300 rpm
- 1750-2300 rpm
Industrial
C18
- Maximum Power
- 800 HP
- 597 kW
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 3, Tier 2 or Non-certified emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM Approved, UL Listed
- U.S. EPA Tier 3, Tier 2 or Non-certified emission standards for stationary emergency fire pump engines. FM Approved, UL Listed
- Rated Speed
- 1500-2100 rpm
- 1500-2100 rpm
Industrial
3508
- Maximum Power
- 1065 HP
- 794 kW
- Emissions
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. Not FM Approved, Not UL Listed
- Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. Not FM Approved, Not UL Listed
- Rated Speed
- 1460-1750 rpm
- 1460-1750 rpm
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