Industrial Diesel Engines

  • Specification Summary

  • Maximum Power 2460 kW
  • Maximum Torque 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
  • Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
  • Minimum Power 2080 kW
product-3608 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated (Image may not reflect actual configuration)
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.

Power Rating

Maximum Power 2460 kW
Maximum Torque 24700 Nm @ 820 rpm
Rated Speed 800-1000 rpm
Minimum Power 2080 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration Inline 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 280 mm
Stroke 300 mm
Displacement 147.8 l
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length 4828 mm
Width 1748 mm
Height 2626 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 19000 kg

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

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

Thermostats and housing

Jacket water pump, centrifugal

Exhaust System

 Exhaust manifold, dry

Exhaust manifold, dry

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

 SAE No. 00 flywheel

 183 flywheel teeth

 SAE No. 00 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

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

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.

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

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