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Caterpillar

Cat® C3.6 Industrial 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 90 kW (121 hp) @ 2400 rpm.

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

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Features

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 26.8 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 degrees continuous in all directions

General

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