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.
Cat
3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value 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
Spec Value Engine Model 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel Bore 11 in Stroke 11.8 in Displacement 9064 in³ Compression Ratio 13:01 Aspiration TA Fuel System Direct unit injection Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length - Maximum 404 in Width - Maximum 99.62 in Height - Maximum 156.6 in Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 91050 lb
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