Cat® 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine

Cat® 3608 Industrial Diesel Engine

Minimum Power 2,787 bhp
Maximum Power 3,300 bhp
Emissions Non-certified
Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 280 mm (11 in)
Power Rating
Minimum Power 2,787 bhp
Maximum Power 3,300 bhp
Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power 2,787 HP
Maximum Power 3,300 HP
Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
Maximum Power 3,300 HP
Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power 2,787 HP
Maximum Torque 18,219 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
Emission Standards
Emissions Non-certified
Emissions Non-Certified
Emissions Non-Certified
General
Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 280 mm (11 in)
Stroke 300 mm (11.8 in)
Displacement 147.8 L (9018 in³)
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end) Counterclockwise
Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 280 mm (11 in)
Stroke 300 mm (11.8 in)
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement 147.8 L (9018 in³)
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Displacement 9,018 in³
Aftertreatment -
Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 11 in
Stroke 12 in
Displacement 9,018 in³
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -
Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)
Length 4828 mm (190 in)
Width 1748 mm (69 in)
Height 2626 mm (103 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments) 19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Height 2626 mm (103 in)
Length 4828 mm (190 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 19,000 kg (41,800 lb)
Width 1748 mm (69 in)
Height 103 in
Length 190 in
Width 69 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 41,800 lb
Length 190 in
Width 69 in
Height 103 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 41,800 lb

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.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

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 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

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
  • 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
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