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Cat^® 3406C Diesel Engine

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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.

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.

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.

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 SOS^SM 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 SOS^SM 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

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.

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.

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 SOS^SM 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 SOS^SM 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

Power Rating

Minimum Power: 375bhp
Maximum Power: 465.0bhp
Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power: 375HP
Maximum Power: 465HP
Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm
Maximum Torque: 1602lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
Maximum Power: 465HP
Maximum Torque: 1602lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power: 375HP

Emission Standards

Emissions: Non-Certified
Emissions: Non-Certified
Emissions: Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration: Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore: 137.2 mm (5.4 in)
Stroke: 165.1 mm (6.5 in)
Displacement: 14.64 L (893.39 in³)
Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled
Compression Ratio: 14.5:1
Rotation (from flywheel end): Counterclockwise
Lube System (refill): 34.1 L (36 qt)
Engine Configuration: Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore: 137.2 mm (5.4 in)
Stroke: 165.1 mm (6.5 in)
Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement: 14.64 L (893.39 in³)
Compression Ratio: 14.5:1
Rotation from Flywheel End: Counterclockwise
Lube System - Refill: 34.1 L (36 qt)
Bore: 5.4in
Stroke: 6.5in
Displacement: 893.4in³
Aftertreatment: -
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. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length: 1660 mm (65.35 in)
Width: 906 mm (35.67 in)
Height: 1335 mm (52.56 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments): 1300 kg (2866 lb)

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height: 1335 mm (52.56 in)
Length: 1660 mm (65.35 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Width: 906 mm (35.67 in)
Width: 35.7in
Length: 65.4in
Height: 52.6in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 2866lb
Length: 65.4in
Width: 35.7in
Height: 52.6in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 2866lb

Standard/Optional Features

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:

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