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G3406

Tough and durable, built on the industry-standard G3400 platform bring maximum uptime and low operating cost to your operation. G3406 engines meet the most demanding continuous duty gas compression applications with virtually no unscheduled downtime. Ideal applications for G3406 engines include gas lift, gas gathering, and wellhead gas compression. Cat G3406 gas engine. Ratings: 160-242 bkW (215-325 bhp) @ 1800 rpm are NSPS site compliant capable with customer-provided air-fuel ratio control and aftertreatment or available for non-regulated areas.

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      Benefits & Features

      Emissions

      Rich burn engine design easily meets emission requirements – 0.5% O2 rating meets U.S. EPA Spark Ignited Stationary NSPS Emissions for 2007/8 and 2010/11 with the use of aftermarket AFRC and TWC

      Full Range of Attachments

      Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time

      Testing

      Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

      Gas Engine Rating Pro

      GERP is a web-based program designed to provide site performance capabilities for Cat® natural gas engines for the gas compression industry. GERP provides engine data for your site’s altitude, ambient temperature, fuel, engine coolant heat rejection, performance data, installation drawings, spec sheets, and pump curves.

      Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer

      More than 2,200 dealer outlets Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine Cat parts and labor warranty Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine: – Internal engine component condition – Presence of unwanted fluids – Presence of combustion by-products – Site-specific oil change interval

      Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

      Over 60 years of natural gas engine production Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products. – Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings – Machine critical components – Assemble complete engine

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      specifications

      Engine Specifications
      Maximum Rating 242.0 bkW
      Emissions NSPS Site Compliant Capable
      Displacement 14.59 l
      Minimum Rating 160.0 bkW
      Compression Ratio 9.4:1
      Aspiration Naturally Aspirated or Turbocharged-Aftercooled
      Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
      Flywheel and Flywheel Housing SAE No. 1
      Flywheel Teeth 113
      Weight - Dry 1360.8 kg
      Oil Change Interval 750 hours
      Ignition, Protection Altronic III
      Stroke 165.0 mm
      Bore 137.0 mm
      Capacity for Liquids
      Cooling System 37.9 l
      Lube Oil System - Refill 75.7 l
      Air Inlet System
      • Air cleaner — heavy-duty
      • Air cleaner rain cap
      • Service indicator
      Control System
      • Governor — Woodward PSG mechanical
      • Governor locking — positive control
      Cooling System
      • Thermostats and housing
      • Jacket water pump
      • Aftercooler water pump
      • Aftercooler core
      Exhaust System
      • Watercooled exhaust manifolds
      • Dry exhaust elbow
      Flywheel & Flywheel Housing
      • SAE No. 1 flywheel
      • SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
      • SAE standard rotation
      Fuel System
      • Gas pressure regulator
      • Natural gas carburetor
      Ignition System
      • Altronic III ignition system
      Instrumentation
      • Service meter
      Lube System
      • Crankcase breather — top mounted
      • Oil cooler
      • Oil filter — RH
      • Auxiliary oil reservoir
      • Oil pan — full sump
      • Oil filler in valve cover, dipstick — RH
      Mounting System
      • Engine supports
      Protection System
      • Shutoffs
      General
      • Paint — Cat yellow
      • Crankshaft vibration damper and drive pulleys
      • Lifting eyes
      Air Inlet System
      • Precleaner
      Charging System
      • Battery chargers
      • Charging alternators
      • Charging alternators f/u/w c customer supplied shutoffs
      • Ammeter gauge
      • Ammeter gauge and wiring
      • Control mounting
      Control System
      • PSG Woodward governor
      Cooling System
      • Radiators
      • Non-sparking blower fan
      • Blower fans for customer supplied radiators
      • Fan drives for customer supplied radiators
      • ATAAC conversion
      • Aftercooler
      • Expansion tank
      • Heat exchangers
      Exhaust System
      • Flexible fittings
      • Elbow
      • Flange
      • Pipe
      • Rain cap
      • Muffler
      Fuel System
      • Fuel filter
      • Natural gas valve and jet kits
      Ignition System
      • CSA shielded ignition
      • Wiring harness
      Instrumentation
      • Gauges and instrument panels
      Lube System
      • Auxiliary oil reservoir removal
      • Lubricating oil
      Mounting System
      • Vibration isolators
      Power Take-Offs
      • Auxiliary drive pulleys
      • Enclosed clutch and clutch support
      • Front stub shaft and flywheel stub shaft
      Protection System
      • Gas valves
      Starting System
      • Air starting motor
      • Electric air start control
      • Air pressure regulator
      • Air silencer
      • Electric starting motor— single 12- and 24-volt
      • Starting aids
      • Battery sets, cables, and rack
      General
      • Damper guard

      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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