CAT® 3406C DIESEL ENGINE
The Cat® 3406C Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 298-347 bkW (400-465 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm and is available for global non-regulated areas. Industries and applications powered by 3406C engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Specialty Ag Equipment, Surface Hauling Equipment, Trenchers and Underground Mining Equipment.
power rating
Minimum Power280 bkW
Maximum Power347.0 bkW
Rated Speed1800-2100 rpm


emission standards
EmissionsNon-Certified
general
Engine ConfigurationInline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore137.2 mm (5.4 in)
Stroke165.1 mm (6.5 in)
Displacement14.64 L (893.39 in³)
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Compression Ratio14.5:1
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
Lube System (refill)34.1 L (36 qt)
engine dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Length1660 mm (65.35 in)
Width906 mm (35.67 in)
Height1335 mm (52.56 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments) 1300 kg (2866 lb)
3406C STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled. - control system
Hydra-mechanical governor - cooling system
Thermostats and housing
Jacket water pump, centrifugal - exhaust system
Exhaust manifold, dry
Exhaust elbow, dry, 152 mm (6 in), 4 bolt flange - flywheels and flywheel housing
SAE No. 1 flywheel
SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
SAE standard rotation - fuel system
Fuel filter, LH
Fuel transfer pump
Fuel priming pump - instrumentation
Instrument panel, LH
Engine oil pressure gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
Water temperature gauge
Service meter - lube system
Crankcase breather
Oil cooler
Lube oil filter
Oil filler in valve cover and dipstick, both RH
Rear sump oil pan - mounting system
Supports - general
Vibration damper
Lifting eyes
Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request