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Caterpillar

Cat® C3.6 Diesel Engine for Tractors

The Cat® C3.6 agricultural tractor engine offers the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 100 kW (134 hp) @ 2200 rpm.

The C3.6 is designed to meet the specific requirements of agricultural tractors including structural sump with integral twin balancer shafts.

The C3.6 meets EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, and Japan 2014 emission standards.

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Features

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 134 hp
    Maximum Torque 391 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
    Rated Speed 2000-2400 rpm
    Minimum Power 74 hp
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration In-Line 4
    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 DOC+DPF or DOC+DPF+SCR
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 26.8 in
    Width 22.2 in
    Height 33.7 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 840 lb

Standard Equipment

Control System

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

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Agricultural back plate for transmission mounting
  • Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
  • Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter – chassis mounted
  • With water sensor

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil filters
  • High incline oil pan – 25° continuous in all directions

General

  • Cold start capability to -25° C (-13° F) with standard equipment
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment

  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) (not required <56 kW)