Cat's 3406 goes for 500hp class
8th October 1992, Page 19
8th October 1992
Page 19
Page 19, 8th October 1992
— Cat's 3406 goes for 500hp class
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• Caterpillar is redesigning its 14-litre 3406 diesel, currently fitted by Foden, to take it into the 500hp (373kW) class.
The 3406Z is due to be unveiled next year. It will incorporate camshaft-actuated electronic unit injectors like those in Cat's 10.3-litre 3176 engine.
To minimise re-tooling costs cylinder size and bore spacing dimensions will not be changed, but the cylinder block and other major components have been re-engineered for the new fuel system and extra power.