The Cat™ 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 2080-2460 bkW (2787-3300 bhp) @ 800-1000 rpm. These ratings are non-certified rating and are available for global non-regulated areas. Industries powered by 3608 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining.
Features
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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
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Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.
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Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
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World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM 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
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World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM 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
Units for specifications
Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 3300 hp 2460 kW |
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| Maximum Torque | 18219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 800-1000 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 2787 hp 2080 kW |
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified |
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General
| Engine Configuration | Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
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| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 9018 in³ 147.8 l |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 190 in 4828 mm |
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| Width | 69 in 1748 mm |
| Height | 103 in 2626 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 41800 lb 19000 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
- Turbocharger, rear mounted
- Jacket water aftercooled
Control System
- Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
- Air-fuel ratio control
- Mechanical speed control, without torque control
- Governor control
- Positive locking
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 00 flywheel
- 183 flywheel teeth
- SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
- Fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
- Instrument Panel, RH
- Engine oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
- Oil filter differential gauge
- Jacket water temperature gauge
- Service meter, electric
- Tachometer
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Oil dipstick
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
- Shallow oil pan
Mounting System
- Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
Power Take Off
- Accessory drive, upper RH
- Front housing, single sided
Protection System
- Junction box
- Manual shutoff, RH
- Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
- Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
- Water temperature
- Overspeed
- 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
Starting System
- Starting switch
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request