Cat® 3406C Diesel Engine

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.

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Maximum Power 465 HP
Maximum Torque 1602 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm
Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
Minimum Power 375 HP
Emissions Non-Certified
Engine Configuration Inline 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 5.4 in
Stroke 6.5 in
Displacement 893.4 in³
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -
Length 65.4 in
Width 35.7 in
Height 52.6 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 2866 lb
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