Caterpillar
Caterpillar 3606
3600 Series
Caterpillar 3606 — 110.8 L L6 turbocharged-aftercooled diesel generator engine (Cat 3600 series). 2150 ekW standby / 1940 ekW prime @ 50 Hz, 2000 / 1820 ekW @ 60 Hz; medium-speed inline-6 (280×300 mm); marketed as C280-6 (IMO/EPA Tier 2) marine. Source: Cat 2024 Electric Power Ratings Guide.
- Standby Power · 50 Hz
- 2,688 kVA
- Electrical Output
- 2,150 kWe
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 110.8 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,000 / 1,200 RPM
Power Ratings
kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf
50 Hz1000 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 1940 | 2425 |
| Standby Power | — | 2150 | 2687.5 |
60 Hz1200 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 1820 | 2275 |
| Standby Power | — | 2000 | 2500 |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Model | 3606 |
| Series | 3600 Series |
| Configuration | L6 |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 110.8 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Country of Origin | United States |