3406C

Cat® 3406C Diesel Engine

3406C LRC

DESCRIPTION

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.The Cat® 3406C Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 298-347 bkW (400-465 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm and is available for global non-regulated areas. 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.Industrial Power

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.

Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

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

  • Standard Equipment
  • Specs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat® 3406C Diesel Engine
Name:
3406C
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Power Rating

Maximum Power
465 HP / 347 kW
Maximum Torque
1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm / 2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power
375 HP / 280 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration
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
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
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

SEE HOW 3406C COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Industrial Diesel Engines
3406C
3406C LRC
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
465 HP / 347 kW
Maximum Torque
1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm / 2172 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power
375 HP / 280 kW
Emissions
Non-Certified
Engine Configuration
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
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
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
Selected Model
Industrial Diesel Engines
3054C
3054C LRC
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
130 HP / 97 kW
Maximum Torque
369 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm / 500 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power
69.7 HP / 52 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent, EU Stage II Equivalent
Engine Configuration
Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
4.1 in / 105 mm
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Displacement
269 in³ / 4.4 l
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated (NA), Turbocharged (T) or Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Length
26.1 in / 663 mm
Width
24.4 in / 620 mm
Height
31.9 in / 810 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
674.6 lb / 306 kg
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Industrial Diesel Engines
3508
3508 LRC
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Power
1000 HP / 746 kW
Maximum Torque
3144 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm / 4263 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Rated Speed
1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power
680 HP / 507 kW
Emissions
Non-Certified
Engine Configuration
V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm
Displacement
2107 in³ / 34.5 l
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Length
84 in / 2136 mm
Width
67 in / 1703 mm
Height
68 in / 1720 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
9500 lb / 4309 kg
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