CAT® 3608 INDUSTRIAL DIESEL ENGINE
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Power2080.0 bkW
Maximum Power2460.0 bkW
Rated Speed800-1000 rpm
power rating
Minimum Power2080.0 bkW
Maximum Power2460.0 bkW
Rated Speed800-1000 rpm
emission standards
EmissionsNon-certified
general
Engine ConfigurationInline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore280 mm (11 in)
Stroke300 mm (11.8 in)
Displacement147.8 L (9018 in³)
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
engine dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Length4828 mm (190 in)
Width1748 mm (69 in)
Height2626 mm (103 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments) 19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
3608 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