3608 (60 Hz)
3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
3608 (60 HZ) 1830-2660 kW Diesel Generator models offer customization and reduced fuel consumption- esnuring they fit your power needs.
DESCRIPTION
Producing reliable power from 1830 to 2660 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3608 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability,reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric PowerCat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
- Industry leading motor starting capabilities
- High Efficiency
World Wide Product Support
- Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
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Full Range of Attachments
- Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet shutoff
- Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
- Water temperature regulator
- Jacket water thermostats
- Exhaust System
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Fuel System
- Simplex or duplex
- Generator System
- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
- Governor System
- UG Actuator
- Lube System
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Mounting System
- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
- Starting / Charging System
- Air silencer
- One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Vane type air starter
- Line group for single point custom connection
- General:
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Air inlet adapter
- Boost control valve
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Vertical support bracket
- Soot filter
- Cooling System
- Auxiliary water pump
- Heating aids
- Cooling system aids
- Expansion tank
- Exhaust System
- Weld flange and related hardware
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- Fuel System
- Fuel priming pump
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Fuel system connections
- Generator System
- Class F insulation
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- Governor System
- Battery backup/power supply
- 2301 A load share
- Electronic/actuators
- Digital programmers
- EGB actuator
- 723 Plus
- Lube System
- Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
- Oil pan drain valve
- Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Non-vertically restrained
- Vertically restrained
- Isolator
- Starting / Charging System
- Pressure reducing valve
- Compressed air flex hose
- General:
- Custom paint colors
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Name:
3608 (60 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating
2660 ekW
Minimum Rating
1830 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
720 & 900 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
9064 in³ / 148 l
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum
404 in / 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum
99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum
156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
91050 lb / 41390 kg
SEE HOW 3608 (60 Hz) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Diesel Generator Sets
3608 (60 Hz)
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 2660 ekW
- Minimum Rating
- 1830 ekW
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel Consumption
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- Speed
- 720 & 900 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 9064 in³ / 148 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 91050 lb / 41390 kg
Selected Model
Diesel Generator Sets
3608 (50 Hz)
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 3575 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 2363 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel Consumption
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Speed
- 750 & 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Standby, Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 9064 in³ / 148 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 91050 lb / 41390 kg
Diesel Generator Sets
3612 (50 Hz)
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Maximum Rating
- 4850 kVA
- Minimum Rating
- 4400 kVA
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- Low Fuel Consumption
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Speed
- 750 & 1000 rpm
- Duty Cycle
- Prime, Continuous
- Engine Model
- 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
- Bore
- 11 in / 280 mm
- Stroke
- 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Displacement
- 13524 in³ / 222 l
- Compression Ratio
- 13:01
- Aspiration
- TA
- Fuel System
- Direct unit injection
- Governor Type
- Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
- Length - Maximum
- 404 in / 10261.7 mm
- Width - Maximum
- 99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
- Height - Maximum
- 156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
- Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
- 112690 lb / 51230 kg