Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 3300 HP 2460 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 800-1000 rpm 800-1000 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 2787 HP 2080 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3608
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 3300 HP
- 2460 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
- 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Overview
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.
Features At A Glance
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
Fuel Efficiency
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 3608
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 9018 in³ 147.8 l |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 190 in 4828 mm |
| Width | 69 in 1748 mm |
| Height | 103 in 2626 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 41800 lb 19000 kg |
3608 Standard Equipment
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
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- Maximum Power
- 3300 HP
- 2460 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
- 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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3606
- Maximum Power
- 2481 HP
- 1850 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 13424 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
- 18200 Nm @ 820 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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3612
- Maximum Power
- 4962 HP
- 3700 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 30848 lb-ft @ 800 rpm
- 41822 Nm @ 800 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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3608 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated (Image may not reflect actual configuration)