3406C

3406C LRC

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.

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Emissions Non-Certified
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Benefits & Features

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.

  February 29, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Power Rating
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power
Emission Standards
Emissions Non-Certified
General
Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length
Width
Height
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

Benefits & Features

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 SOSSM 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 SOSSM 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

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

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