3608 (50 Hz)

3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 2938 to 3575 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3608 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 Ratingtext3575 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext2363 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Documents & Spec Sheets

Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3608, 50 Hz, 2860 ekW Standby, 2600 ekW Prime, 2350 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
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Worldwide 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��?�S��?��?��? 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 Ratingtext3575 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext2363 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext50 Hz
Speedtext750 & 1000 rpm
Duty CycletextStandby, Prime, Continuous
Engine Modeltext3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement11in280mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300mm
Displacementmeasurement9064in³148l
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)measurement91050lb41390kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Turbocharger, watercooled (750 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Cooling System

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

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

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

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

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

Generator System

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

Governor System

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

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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