The Caterpillar 3024C is a 2.2 L 4-cylinder na, t engine rated at 2800 rpm, producing up to 37.3 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3024.
Also known as: Caterpillar 3024C, 3024C
Part of the Caterpillar 3024C engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration | NA, T |
| Rated speed | 2800 rpm |
| Gross power | 37 kW |
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Other | 500 hr | Cat compact diesel lineup offers 500-hour maintenance intervals and single-side service access | |
| oil | Change | 500 hr | 3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056) | |
| minor overhaul | Other | 20000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 20 000 hours between minor overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| major overhaul | Other | 40000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 40 000 hours between major overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| cylinder liners and pistons | Other | 80000 hr | 3600 cylinder liners and pistons designed for 80 000 hours using No. 2 fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Unit injector fuel injection pressure | 1240 | bar (18 000 psi) | |
| Torque | Crankshaft pulley nut | 123 | N·m | 3011C Engines |
| Torque | Crankshaft pulley nut | 304 | N·m | 3013C Engines and 3024C Engines |
| Torque | Flywheel housing fasteners | 25 | N·m | C1.5/3013C, C2.2/3024C and C2.2/3024CT engines |
| Torque | Flywheel housing setscrews | 15 | N·m | C0.5 and C0.7 engines |
| Torque | Flywheel housing setscrews | 25 | N·m | C1.5/3013C engines |
| Torque | Flywheel housing setscrews | 50 | N·m | C1.1/3011C and C1.6 engines |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | No. 2 fuel | 3600 engines designed for 80 000 hours on No. 2 fuel; ratings based on API gravity of 35 at 15 C (60 F), LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg used at 29 C (84 F) with a density of 838.9 g/L | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
⚠ Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
⚠ Be prepared to collect fluids with suitable containers before opening any compartment.
Tools: 1U-8145 Drill Bit, 1U-7600 Slide Hammer Puller Gp
Tools: 8S-2264 Puller Group, 6V-3668 Bolt
⚠ Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Tools: 138-7573 Link Bracket
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 138-7573 | Link Bracket | Service part / kit |
| 1540867 | Connecting rod | Service part / kit |
| 1U-7600 | Slide Hammer Puller | Service part / kit |
| 1U-8145 | Drill Bit | Service part / kit |
| 6V-3668 | Bolt | Service part / kit |
| 8S-2264 | Puller Group | Service part / kit |
| FP101-001 | Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engine | Turbocharger |
| FP102-001 | Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engine | Turbocharger |
| FP151-001 | Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engine | Turbocharger |
| FP152-001 | Replaces core plug below turbo charger on right side of engine | Turbocharger |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.
The Caterpillar 3024C has a displacement of 2.2 liters with 4 cylinders.
The Caterpillar 3024C powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3024.