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Caterpillar

Cat® C3.6 Industrial Diesel Engine

The Cat® C3.6 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 90 bkW (121 bhp) @ 2400 rpm. The C3.6 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.

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  • C3.6 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
    C3.6 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

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Exterior

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Features

Emissions

Emissions

Meets China Nonroad Stage III Emission Standards, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified). Note: Not for sale in the U.S. (not certfied to current EPA emissions standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Non-Current for EU). Note: Not for sale in the EU (does not meet current emissions standards)

Emissions

Meets China Nonroad Stage III Emission Standards, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified). Note: Not for sale in the U.S. (not certfied to current EPA emissions standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Non-Current for EU). Note: Not for sale in the EU (does not meet current emissions standards)

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.

High Performance

High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds

High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds

Broad Application Range

Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.

Low Cost Maintenance

Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.

Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.

Quality

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

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

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOS℠ 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 SOS℠ 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

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 121 HP
    Maximum Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
    Rated Speed 2200-2400 rpm
    Minimum Power 74 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 3.9 in
    Stroke 4.7 in
    Displacement 220 in³
    Compression Ratio 17.0:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 26.3 in
    Width 22.2 in
    Height 31 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 840 lb

Standard Equipment

Control System

  • Starter motor (12V or 24V)
  • Alternator (12V or 24V)
  • Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
  • Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
  • Data interface via CANbus J1939

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Flywheel housings - SAE 3 or SAE 4
  • Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
  • Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter - preconnected but chassis mounted
  • With water sensor

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil filters
  • High incline oil pan - 35 degrees continuous in all directions

General

  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request