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Caterpillar 3306 TA Engine

The Caterpillar 3306 TA is a 10.5 L 6-cylinder turbocharged-aftercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 200 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the XQ200. It holds 29 L (7.7 gal) of oil and 45.5 L (12.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar 3306 TA

10.5 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
200 kW
Gross power
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Service parts for the 3306 TA

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Fuel system

1 required
5134490Fuel filter (primary)$23.43eBay

Oil system

1 required
IR1807Oil filterfind

Cooling system

1 required
3I1288Coolant filterfind

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity29.0 L
Coolant capacity45.5 L
Displacement10.5 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power200 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterPrimary fuel filter/water separator—
Oil filterPrimary fuel filter/water separator—
BatteryBattery set with disconnect switch—
BeltFan and belt guards—
Coolant filterPrimary fuel filter/water separator24071 Amazon eBay $10.00 PartsGeek $14.97
Spark plugNot specified—1000 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Fuelultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)Required for Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Coolant filter: Caterpillar 3I1288 Caterpillar 9N3366 Donaldson P552071 Donaldson P554071 Wix 24071 Ac Delco WF4
  • Fuel filter (primary): Caterpillar 5134490 Caterpillar 1174089 Donaldson P551858 Donaldson P551430 Wix 33780 Wix WF10087
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar IR1807 Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 492164004 Caterpillar 1W3300 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551807 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P553191

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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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.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3306 TA?

The Caterpillar 3306 TA engine has an oil capacity of 29.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3306 TA?

The Caterpillar 3306 TA has a displacement of 10.5 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3306 TA engine?

The Caterpillar 3306 TA powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar XQ200.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3306 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3306 TA uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar IR1807, Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 492164004.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3306 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3306 TA uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 5134490, Caterpillar 1174089, Donaldson P551858.