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Caterpillar G3608 Generator Set

The Caterpillar G3608 is a 1541 kW (1824 kVA) Natural Gas prime generator set powered by a Caterpillar G3608 engine. It is available at 400 V, 50 Hz. It holds about 1290.8 L (341.0 gal) of oil and 529.9 L (140.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 25 °C. The set measures 8255×2007×3861 mm (325.0×79.0×152.0 in) and weighs about 38555 kg (84999 lb).

169.6 L
Displacement
1290.8 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency50.0 Hz
Prime power1541 kW
EmissionsG3608 Genset
ControllerCAT ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
Oil capacity1290.8 L
Voltage options400 V, 15 V
Max ambient[25] °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)8255×2007×3861 mm
Dry weight38555 kg

Engine

Caterpillar G3608
Oil capacity1290.8 L
Coolant capacity529.9 L
Displacement169.6 L
AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooled
Rated speed900 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterClean or replace air filter1000 hr find
Fuel filterReplace fuel filter5000 hr find
Oil filter3890434 PartsGeek $30.97
BeltInspect and replace belts as necessary250 hr find
CoolantReplace coolant5000 hr
OilChange oil and filter227.11000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What engine does the Caterpillar G3608 use?

The Caterpillar G3608 is powered by the Caterpillar G3608 engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar G3608 use?

The Caterpillar G3608 runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar G3608?

The Caterpillar G3608 engine in the Caterpillar G3608 has an oil capacity of 1290.8 liters.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar G3608 use?

The Caterpillar G3608 uses oil filter part number 3890434.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%463.017248.0

Available documents

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