Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 465 HP 347 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm 2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 375 HP 280 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3406C
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 465 HP
- 347 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
- 2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3406C 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 and applications powered by 3406C engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Specialty Ag Equipment, Surface Hauling Equipment, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment.
Features At A Glance
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
Fuel Efficiency
Broad Application Range
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 Non-Certified |
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 | 893.4 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 |
| Width | 35.7 in 906 mm |
| Height | 52.6 in 1335 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 2866 lb 1300 kg |
3406C Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
Control System
- Hydra-mechanical governor
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, 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
- Fuel priming pump
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
Mounting System
- Supports
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
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Selected
- Maximum Power
- 465 HP
- 347 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
- 2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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C13
- Maximum Power
- 536 HP
- 400 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 1735 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 2353 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, U.S. EPA Tier 3
- China Nonroad Stage III, Brazil MAR-1, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, U.S. EPA Tier 3
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- Maximum Power
- 595 HP
- 444 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 2004 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 2717 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
- China Nonroad III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
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