C3.6

Industrial Diesel Engines C3.6

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Key Specs

Maximum Power
121 hp
90 kW
Maximum Torque
369 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emissions
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1

Overview

The Cat C3.6 LRC Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 90 bkW (121 bhp) @ 2400 rpm. The C3.6 is designed to meet the needs of many industries and applications, including agricultural tractors, aircraft ground support, bore/drill rigs, chippers/grinders, compactors/rollers, compressors, forestry, irrigation equipment, material handling, mining, earthmoving equipment, paving equipment, pumps, fruit harvesters equipment, turf and underground mining equipment.

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Emissions

Meets China Nonroad Stage III Emission Standards, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified). Note: Not for sale in the U.S. (not certfied to current EPA emissions standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Non-Current for EU). Note: Not for sale in the EU (does not meet current emissions standards)
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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven technologies and extensive field validation assure reliability and durability in tough nonroad applications.
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High Performance

Leading edge fuel systems and turbocharging provide high torque even at lower engine speeds
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Broad Application Range

Industry leading range of factory configurable ratings and options for agricultural, material handling, construction, mining, aircraft ground support, and other industrial applications.
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Low Cost Maintenance

Worldwide service delivers ease of maintenance and simplifies the servicing routine. Capable of optimal oil change intervals of 500 hours. The S•O•S℠ program is available from your Cat dealer to determine oil change intervals and provide optimal performance.
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Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for C3.6

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Maximum Power 121 hp 90 kW
Maximum Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm 500 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Rated Speed 2200-2400 rpm 2200-2400 rpm
Minimum Power 74 hp 55 kW
Emissions UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1 UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, Brazil MAR-1
Length 26.3 in 667 mm
Width 22.2 in 564 mm
Height 31 in 787 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 840 lb 381 kg
Engine Configuration Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Inline 4, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 3.9 in 98 mm
Stroke 4.7 in 120 mm
Displacement 220 in³ 3.6 l
Compression Ratio 17.0:1 17.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
Combustion System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment - -

C3.6 Standard Equipment

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Control System

  • Starter motor (12V or 24V)
  • Alternator (12V or 24V)
  • Electronic Control Unit (chassis mounted)
  • Engine control sensors and robust wiring harness
  • Data interface via CANbus J1939

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Flywheel housings - SAE 3 or SAE 4
  • Choice of flywheel to match industry common hydraulic pumps and transmissions
  • Side PTO with SAE A or SAE B interface

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter - preconnected but chassis mounted
  • With water sensor

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil filters
  • High incline oil pan - 35 degrees continuous in all directions

General

  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F)
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

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