3608 (60 Hz)
3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)
Producing reliable power from 1830 to 2660 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3608 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
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air inlet shutoff
- Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
- Water temperature regulator
- Jacket water thermostats
Exhaust System
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- 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
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
Mounting System
- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
Starting / Charging System
- Air silencer
- One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Vane type air starter
- Line group for single point custom connection
General:
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Additional information
| Offering Type | |
|---|---|
| Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating | 2660 ekW |
| Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating | 1830 ekW |
| Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Generator Set Specifications - Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Generator Set Specifications - Speed | 720 & 900 rpm |
| Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime, Continuous |
| Engine Specifications - Engine Model | 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Engine Specifications - Bore | 280 mm ( 11 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Stroke | 300 mm ( 11.8 in ) |
| Engine Specifications - Displacement | 148 l ( 9064 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) | 41390 kg ( 91050 lb ) |
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