3606 (60 Hz)

3606 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 1650 to 2000 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3606 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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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext2000 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext1650 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3606, 60 Hz, 2000 ekW Standby, 1820 ekW Prime, 1650 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
World Wide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•Sâ„ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Complete Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext2000 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext1650 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext60 Hz
Speedtext900 rpm
Duty CycletextStandby, Prime, Continuous
Engine Modeltext3606 I-6,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement11in280mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300mm
Displacementmeasurement111in³6762l
Compression Ratiotext13:01
AspirationtextTA
Fuel SystemtextDirect unit injection
Governor TypetextGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximummeasurement404in10261.7mm
Width - Maximummeasurement99.62in2530.3mm
Height - Maximummeasurement156.6in3977.7mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)measurement74970lb34070kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Turbocharger, watercooled (720 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

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Cooling System

  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator

Exhaust System

  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
  • 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

  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • Vane type air starter
  • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection

General:

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air inlet adapter
  • Air cleaner
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Boost control valve
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Soot filter

Cooling System

  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Expansion tank
  • Auxiliary water pump

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

  • Class F insulation
  • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
  • Busbar connections
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Winding temperature detectors

Governor System

  • EGB actuator
  • 723 Plus
  • Electronic/actuators
  • Battery backup/power supply
  • Digital programmers
  • 2301 A load share

Lube System

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained

Starting / Charging System

  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Pressure reducing valve

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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