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Cat® 3406C Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
465hp
Maximum Torque:
1602lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
375hp

Overview

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

Maximum Power:
465hp
Maximum Torque:
1602lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed:
1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power:
375hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration:
Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.5in
Displacement:
893.4in³
Compression Ratio:
14.5:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
65.4in
Width:
35.7in
Height:
52.6in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
2866lb

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

Optional Equipment