3606

Cat® 3606 Industrial Diesel Engine

3606 LRC

DESCRIPTION

For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3606 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 3606 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining. These 3606 engines, with ratings: 1490-1850 bkW (1998-2481 bhp) @ 750-1000 rpm, are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas.The Cat® 3606 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 1490-1850 bkW (1998-2481 bhp) @ 750-1000 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas. Industries powered by 3606 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining.Industrial Power

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

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.

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.

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

  • Standard Equipment
  • Specs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat® 3606 Industrial Diesel Engine
Name:
3606
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Maximum Power
2481 HP / 1850 kW
Maximum Torque
13424 lb-ft @ 820 rpm / 18200 Nm @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed
750-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
1998 HP / 1490 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration
Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
6764 in³ / 110.8 l
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length
157 in / 3988 mm
Width
69 in / 1748 mm
Height
103 in / 2626 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
34500 lb / 15680 kg

SEE HOW 3606 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Industrial Diesel Engines
3606
3606 LRC
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
2481 HP / 1850 kW
Maximum Torque
13424 lb-ft @ 820 rpm / 18200 Nm @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed
750-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
1998 HP / 1490 kW
Emissions
Non-Certified
Engine Configuration
Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
6764 in³ / 110.8 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Length
157 in / 3988 mm
Width
69 in / 1748 mm
Height
103 in / 2626 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
34500 lb / 15680 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
3516E
3516E Tier 4 Industrial engine with CEM
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
2100 HP / 1566 kW
Maximum Torque
8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm / 11220 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed
1650 rpm
Minimum Power
2100 HP / 1566 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine Configuration
V-16
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Displacement
4760 in³ / 78 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
SCR
Length
122.2 in / 3105 mm
Width
63.6 in / 1616 mm
Height
83 in / 2108 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
18025 lb / 8176 kg
Industrial Diesel Engines
3608
3608 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated (Image may not reflect actual configuration)
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
3300 HP / 2460 kW
Maximum Torque
18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm / 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power
2787 HP / 2080 kW
Emissions
Non-Certified
Engine Configuration
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
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
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