3608

3608

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. Industries powered by 3608 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining.

Maximum Power 3300 hp 2460 kW
Maximum Torque 18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
Emissions Non-Certified Non-Certified

Technicial Specifications

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
Emission Standards
Emissions Non-Certified Non-Certified
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
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 - -

Advantages and Features

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.

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

  • 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