3606

Cat® 3606 Industrial Diesel Engine

3606 LRC
Maximum Power
2481 hp
Maximum Torque
13424 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed
750-1000 rpm
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.
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THE RUNDOWN

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
Power Rating
Maximum Power2481hp
Maximum Torque13424lb-ft @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed750-1000 rpm
Minimum Power1998hp
Emission Standards
EmissionsNon-Certified
General
Engine ConfigurationInline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore11in
Stroke11.8in
Displacement6764in³
Compression Ratio13:01
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise
Aftertreatment-
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length157in
Width69in
Height103in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments34500lb
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