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Overview

The Cat® 3616 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 4160-4920 bkW (5579-6598 bhp) @ 800-1000 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and are available for global non-regulated areas. Industries powered by 3616 engines include Construction, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling and Mining.

Power Rating

Minimum Power
5579.00 bhp
4160.00 bkW
Maximum Power
6598.00 bhp
4920.00 bkW
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
Non-certified

General

Engine Configuration
V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Displacement
295.6 L (18036 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end)
Counterclockwise

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length
5482 mm (216 in)
Width
1704 mm (67 in)
Height
3231 mm (127 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)
29,950 kg (65,900 lb)

Power Rating

Minimum Power
5579.00 HP
4160.00 kW
Maximum Power
6598.00 HP
4920.00 kW
Rated Speed
800-1000 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration
V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
280 mm (11 in)
Stroke
300 mm (11.8 in)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement
295.6 L (18036 in³)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
3231 mm (127 in)
Length
5482 mm (216 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
29,950 kg (65,900 lb)
Width
1704 mm (67 in)

General

Bore
11.00 in
280.00 mm
Stroke
11.80 in
300.00 mm
Displacement
18036.00 in³
295.60 l

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Width
67.00 in
1704.00 mm
Height
127.00 in
3231.00 mm
Length
216.00 in
5482.00 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
65900.00 lb
29950.00 kg

General

Aftertreatment
-

Power Rating

Maximum Torque
35692.00 lb-ft @ 820 rpm
48390.00 Nm @ 820 rpm
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.

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
    • Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
    • Turbocharger, rear mounted
    • Jacket water aftercooled
  • Control System
    • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
    • Air-fuel ratio control
    • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
    • Governor control
    • Positive locking
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing
    • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel
    • 183 flywheel teeth
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
    • Fuel transfer pump
  • Instrumentation
    • Instrument Panel, RH
    • Engine oil pressure gauge
    • Fuel pressure gauge
    • Oil filter differential gauge
    • Jacket water temperature gauge
    • Service meter, electric
    • Tachometer
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather, top mounted
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler
    • Oil dipstick
    • Oil pump
    • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
    • Shallow oil pan
  • Mounting System
    • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
  • Power Take Off
    • Accessory drive, upper RH
    • Front housing, single sided
  • Protection System
    • Junction box
    • Manual shutoff, RH
    • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
    • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
    • Water temperature
    • Overspeed
    • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
  • Starting System
    • Starting switch
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Lifting eyes
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request