Producing reliable power from 2363 to 3575 kVA at 50 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)
Overview
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3608
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value 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 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
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Turbocharger, watercooled (750 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
- Air inlet shutoff
Cooling System
- Water temperature regulator
- Jacket water thermostats
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- 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
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Oil pressure regulating valve
Mounting System
- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
Starting / Charging System
- Line group for single point custom connection
- Air silencer
- One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Vane type air starter
General:
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Air inlet adapter
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Vertical support bracket
- Soot filter
- Boost control valve
Cooling System
- Expansion tank
- Auxiliary water pump
- Heating aids
- Cooling system aids
Exhaust System
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- Weld flange and related hardware
Fuel System
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel system connections
Generator System
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- Busbar connections
- 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
- Class F insulation
Governor System
- Digital programmers
- 2301 A load share
- 723 Plus
- EGB actuator
- Electronic/actuators
- Battery backup/power supply
Lube System
- Oil pan drain valve
- Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
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