Cat® C3.6 Diesel Engine

The Cat® C3.6 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the perfect balance of compact size, reliability, and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 100 bkW (134 bhp) @ 2200 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.

Installation

Smaller in size than it's predecessor, the Cat C3.6 is a powerful engine in a compact and easily integrated size that saves OEMs valuable time and costs. With flexible aftertreatment mounting options and a simplfied engine installation process, the C3.6 can be placed into a wide variety of applications with agility and speed.

Advanced Features

What would you do with 5% more power density and 12% more torque? The C3.6 uses the latest in technology to bring OEMs the most efficient and powerful engine—even at peak performance—when compared to the previous engine model.

Ideal Applications

Industrial, agricultural and construction applications such as: Pumps • Compressors • Chippers • Grinders • Asphalt paving equipment • Hydraulic power units • Bore rigs • Drill rigs • Tractors • Telehandlers •

Total Cost of Ownership

Owning and operating equipment is a big investment, so it only makes sense to get the most you can from it. Thanks to the chosen technologies of the Cat C3.6, owners can experience an overall savings in fluid.

Cat Dealer Product Support

Backed by a five-year warranty, the Cat C3.6 is also supported by Caterpillar's unmatched Dealer Support Network with over 171 locations in 192 countries across the world—so the expert assistance you need is always close by.

Safety

Safety on the job site matters. The Cat C3.6 is 3 decibles quieter output than the previous engine equivalent, meaning less noise from the engine and a more alert and attentive operator.

Documents & Brochures

Standard Equipment

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° continuous in all directions
General
  • Cold start capability to -20° C (-4° F) with standard equipment
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V Aftertreatment/ Clean Emissions Control Equipment
  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
  • SCR Auxiliaries

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

100 kW ( 134 HP )

Power Rating - Maximum Torque

550 Nm @ 1500 rpm ( 406 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm )

Power Rating - Rated Speed

2000-2400 rpm

Power Rating - Minimum Power

55 kW ( 74 HP )

Emission Standards - Emissions

U.S. EPA & CARB Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

General - Engine Configuration

In-Line 4

General - Bore

98 mm ( 3.9 in )

General - Stroke

120 mm ( 4.7 in )

General - Displacement

3.6 l ( 220 in³ )

General - Compression Ratio

17.0:1

General - Aspiration

Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)

General - Combustion System

Direct Injection

General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

General - Aftertreatment

DOC+DPF or DOC+DPF+SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

667 mm ( 26.3 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

564 mm ( 22.2 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

787 mm ( 31 in )

Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

381 kg ( 840 lb )

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