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.

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

Features

  • 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

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

  • High Performance

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

  • 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

    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

    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

    • 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

Units for specifications

Power Rating

Maximum Power 121 hp 90 kW
Maximum Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm 500 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Rated Speed 2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power 74 hp 55 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1

General

Engine Configuration Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 3.9 in 98 mm
Stroke 4.7 in 120 mm
Displacement 220 in³ 3.6 l
Compression Ratio 17.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length 26.3 in 667 mm
Width 22.2 in 564 mm
Height 31 in 787 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 840 lb 381 kg

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