3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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Duty Cycle Standby, Prime, Continuous
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency 60 Hz
Maximum Rating 2660 ekW
Minimum Rating 1830 ekW
Speed 720 & 900 rpm
Aspiration TA
Bore 11in
Compression Ratio 13:01
Displacement 9064in³
Engine Model 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Stroke 11.8in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 91050lb
Height - Maximum 156.6in
Length - Maximum 404in
Width - Maximum 99.62in

Standard Equipment:

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

Optional Equipment:

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Boost control valve
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Soot filter
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Expansion tank
  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel system connections
  • Class F insulation
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections
  • Battery backup / Power supply
  • 2301 A load share
  • Electronic / actuators
  • Digital programmers
  • EGB actuator
  • 723 Plus
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Spring type vibration isolator
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Custom paint colors

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