Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 240 kW |
| Standby kVA | 500 |
| Prime power | 275 kW |
| Emissions | IMO compliant |
| Controller | EMCP |
| Oil capacity | 34.1 L |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 208/240 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | [56.7, 64, 71] A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | [90, 100, 110] A |
| Coolant capacity | 23.5 L |
| Max ambient | 76.66 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1634×64×833 mm |
| Dry weight | 1356 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 38.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 90.8 L |
| Displacement | 14.6 L |
| Aspiration | Petroleum |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar 3406C| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replace air filter at each oil change and every 250 hours or as needed. | 612506 | 250 hr | buy | |
| Fuel filter | — | 1000 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | — | 250 hr | find | ||
| Belt | — | 250 hr | find | ||
| Coolant | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Oil | ASTM D2896 | 34.1 | — | 250 hr |
Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3406C — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.
- Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Ac Delco PF879L
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3406?
The Caterpillar 3406 is rated 240 kW standby (500.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar 3406 use?
The Caterpillar 3406 is powered by the Caterpillar 3406C engine.
What fuel does the Caterpillar 3406 use?
The Caterpillar 3406 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3406?
The Caterpillar 3406C engine in the Caterpillar 3406 has an oil capacity of 38.0 liters.
Troubleshooting
8Fault codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 105-11 | Very High Intake Manifold Air Temperature |
| 110-11 | Very High Coolant Temperature |
| 111-11 | Very Low Coolant Level |
| 84-00 | Vehicle Overspeed Warning |
| 84-14 | Quick Stop Occurrence |
| 190-00 | Engine Overspeed Warning |
| 3111 | 0 |
| 100-11 | Very Low Oil Pressure |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
96| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1313533 | PUMP GP - GOVERNOR | 1 | Pump | buy |
| 1R-0749 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $57.96 | |
| 1R-0750 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | atldiesel $12.53 | |
| 1R-0751 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $40.00 | |
| 1R-0755 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | kuduparts $54.00 | |
| 1R-0756 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | ddtp $24.00 | |
| 1R-0766 | High Efficiency Fuel Filter | Fuel filter | kuduparts $41.00 | |
| 1W4878 | BELT GUARD - ALTERNATOR PULLEY | 1 | Belt | buy |
| 1W7411 | CLEANER GP-AIR(D)(HEAVY DUTY) | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 4N1062 | ELECTRIC STARTING MOTOR LH 24V | 1 | Starter | yemparts $603.91 |
| 6N9294 | CHARGING ALTERNATOR 24V 35 AMP | 1 | Alternator | FridayParts $237.90 |
| 7E5996 | Connecting rods | Connecting rod | atldiesel $269.89 | |
| 8N1726 | Connecting rods | Connecting rod | buy | |
| 8N9759 | MOUNTING GP - AIR CLEANER | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| DZ111166 | (USE WITH DZ113373 974G) (974C) | Fuel filter | buy | |
| M-3639022 | Gasket Set - Central & Lower | 1 | Gasket | buy |
| i01206414 | Standard Torque for Constant Torque Hose Clamps | Hose | buy | |
| i01206505 | Standard Torque for Worm Drive Band Hose Clamps | Hose | buy | |
| i01329129 | Coolant | Coolant filter | buy | |
| 0P8708 | POWER PLUS RENTL FINANCE PRGM | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 0P9484 | 0P948401JUL98PRC PROPGM641-6 | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1031956 | MOUNTING GP - CONTACTOR | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1036101 | CONTROL GP -A | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1037284 | MOUNTING GP - BREAKER | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1047942 | FASTENER GP | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1048615 | BASE GP - FUEL TANK & | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1059710 | LINES GP - OIL DRAIN | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1069931 | LINES GP - DRAIN | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1080723 | HARNESS GP - WIRING | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1095264 | PANEL AR - CONTROL | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1114219 | MOUNTING GP - CONTROL PANEL | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1114421 | ACTUATOR AS - 524 GOVERNOR | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1117534 | MOUNTING GP - ACTUATOR | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1172855 | TRANSFER GP | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1309415 | 3406 DITA/XQ350 RENTAL PKG | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1315455 | CONTROL AS | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1315544 | RADIATOR GP | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 1N3876 | 3406 DITA ENGINE AR - BASIC | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 2T8141 | 387 KW @ 1800 RPM (519 BHP) | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 2W8198 | SOLENOID SHUTOFF - ETR 24 V | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4N3093 | BLOWER FAN | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4N6540 | MOUNTING GP-HEATER | 22 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4N9778 | UPPER RADIATOR CONNECTIONS | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4P3359 | COUPLING | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4P6247 | PICK UP GP - MAGNETIC | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4P7610 | PICK UP GP - MAGNETIC | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4P9687 | SR4 GENERATOR AR-POWER (60HZ) | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4W1727 | COVER GP | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 4W5828 | AIR INLET HOOD | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 5P2506 | LITERATURE GP - ENGLISH | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 5P2586 | OIL - BULK - ONE LITER | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 6I0371 | ENCLOSURE GP | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 6L2927 | DRY ELBOW | 1 | Service part / kit | kuduparts $579.00 |
| 6N8878 | FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 7E6247 | JACKET WATER HEATER | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 7N8840 | FAN DRIVE 0.800 RATIO | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 7W1340 | MOUNTING GP - ALTERNATOR | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 9G4231 | BATTERY - 12 VOLT | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| P-36 | Engine Brake Housing Assembly Group Front | Service part / kit | buy | |
| PEHP3036 | Cat Reman Short and Long Blocks | Service part / kit | buy | |
| PEHP3036-01 | Cat Reman Short and Long Blocks | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00104545 | Illustration 4 | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00107406 | The warning label for the clutch is located on the clutch housing (if equipped). | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00107407 | Rotating gears can cause finger entanglement or hand entanglement. Do not service this component without first reading the operator manual. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00291056 | Illustration 20 (Electronic Overspeed Switch with Cranking Termination) | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00293335 | Illustration 19 (Magnetic pickup, Flywheel housing) | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00367054 | Engine Lifting | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00455028 | Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00524010 | Typical location of the batteries in the battery compartment | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00524148 | Lift eyes or tank can fail when lifting tank containing fluids resulting in possible personal injury. Drain tank of all fluids before lifting. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00687600 | Always use a board or cardboard when you check for a leak. Leaking fluid that is under pressure can penetrate body tissue. Fluid penetration can cause serious injury and possible death. A pin hole leak can cause severe injury. If fluid is injected into your skin, you must get treatment immediately. Seek treatment from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00702020 | Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required. When work is performed around an engine that is operating, wear protective devices for ears in order to help prevent damage to hearing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or on other parts of the engine. Ensure that all protective guards and all covers are secured in place on the engine. Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers. Glass containers can break. Use all cleaning solutions with care. Report all necessary repairs. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00702022 | Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are shipped from Caterpillar are asbestos free. Caterpillar recommends the use of only genuine Caterpillar replacement parts. Use the following guidelines when you handle any replacement parts that contain asbestos or when you handle asbestos debris. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00704000 | Illustration 9 | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00706404 | Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment. Potentially harmful fluids should be disposed of according to local regulations. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| g00722253 | Illustration 12 | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00061495 | Information Plate | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00062369 | Engine Stopping | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00610276 | Reference Numbers | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00621349 | Standard Torque for Inch Fasteners | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00621350 | Standard Torque for Metric Fasteners | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00777190 | Drain tank of all fluids before lifting. | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i00826199 | Engine Identification | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01072501 | Before Starting Engine | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01103904 | Engine Starting | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01193826 | Emissions Certification Film | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01359622 | Mounting and Dismounting | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01359666 | Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01359759 | General Hazard Information | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01359892 | Safety Section - Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01368857 | Safety Signs and Labels | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01369271 | Model View Illustrations | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01369284 | Engine Description | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01369380 | Serial Number Plate | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01369505 | Gauges and Indicators | Service part / kit | buy | |
| i01369587 | Engine Features and Controls | Service part / kit | buy |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Prime | 251.0 | ||
| Prime | 75% | 16.3 | |
| Prime | 100% | 20.8 | |
| Standby | |||
| Standby | 25% | 24.6 | 6.5 |
| Standby | 50% | 38.5 | 10.2 |
| Standby | 75% | 53.9 | 14.2 |
| Standby | 100% | 69.4 | 18.3 |
Available documents
Engine specSpec sheetReferenceParts manualService manual