3606 (60 Hz)

3606 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 1650 to 2000 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3606 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff
Cooling System
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator
Exhaust System
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
  • Simplex or duplex
Generator System
  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer
Governor System
  • UG Actuator
Lube System
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
Mounting System
  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting
Starting / Charging System
  • Vane type air starter
  • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection
General:
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

2000 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

1650 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

900 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3606 I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

280 mm ( 11 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

300 mm ( 11.8 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

6762 l ( 111 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

13:01

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Direct unit injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

10261.7 mm ( 404 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2530.3 mm ( 99.62 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

3977.7 mm ( 156.6 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

34070 kg ( 74970 lb )

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