Diesel 3126B

Engine 250-330 hp
Recreational Vehicle

CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

6-Cylinder, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore — in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.33 (110)
Stroke — in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (127)
Displacement — cu in (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 (7.2)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATAAC 1
Compression Ratio
250-330 hp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1
Rotation (from flywheel end). . Counterclockwise
Cooling System2 — gal (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 (13.2)
Lube Oil System (refill) — gal (L) . . . . . 7.3 (28.0)3
Weight, Net Dry (approx) — lb (kg)
Including Flywheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1295 (588)
1
Air-to-Air AfterCooling
2
Shown with Engine Only. Capacity will vary with radiator size and use
Optional Equipment of cab heater.
3
Optional 18L (4.76 gal) oil pan also available in some
chassis.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Air inlet manifold heater Air compressor, gear driven, 13.2 cfm
Cooling, belt driven jacket water pump, oil cooler (0.37 m3/min), or 16.5 cfm (.46 m3/min) with
Crankcase breather gear driven pump drive
Dipstick (L.H. side) Air inlet elbow (L.H. side)
Electronic Control Module (ECM) Alternator, 12 Volt, 115 Ampere; 21SI and drive
Electronic data link, ATA/SAE Block heater, 1000 Ampere
Flywheel and SAE No. 2 housing Coolant, conditioners
Fuel, spin-on filter, transfer pump, hand priming Dipstick (R.H. side)
pump Exhaust adapters
Governor — full-range electronically controlled Fan drives
Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI) system Front PTO adapter
Lifting eyes Front support
Lubricating, spin-on filter, pump, front or rear Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A or SAE B
sump pan Turbocharger compressor outlet elbow
Turbocharger Starting motor, 12 volt
Vibration damper
DIMENSIONS

34.0 in
(862.1 mm)

42.5 in 31.4 in
(1078.4 mm) (797.7 mm)
 3126B DIESEL ENGINE – 250-330 hp

PERFORMANCE CURVES
250HT hp (186 kW) 275/275HT hp (205 kW)
800 860

740 800
Torque

Torque
740
lb-ft

lb-ft
660
620 680

560 620

500 560

250
230 275
Power

Power
bhp

bhp
210 255
190 235
170 215

1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500
Engine Speed rpm Engine Speed rpm
High Torque High Torque
PERFORMANCE DATA
Rated hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 (186) Rated hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 (205)
Rated rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 Rated rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200
Governed Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 Governed Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
Low Idle rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Low Idle rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960 Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960
Altitude Capability – ft (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 000 (3050) Altitude Capability – ft (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 000 (3050)
Peak Torque – lb-ft (N•m). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 (1085) Peak Torque – lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . 800 (1085)/860 (1166)
Peak Torque rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1440 Peak Torque rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1440
Torque Rise (%) (Gov. rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Torque Rise (%) (Gov. rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39/49

PERFORMANCE CURVES
300HT hp (224 kW) 330HT hp (246 kW)
860 860

800 800
Torque

740
Torque

740
lb-ft

lb-ft

680 680

620 620

320
300 300
280 280
Power

Power
bhp

bhp

260 260
240 240
220 220

1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500
Engine Speed rpm Engine Speed rpm
High Torque High Torque
PERFORMANCE DATA
Rated hp (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (224) Rated hp (kW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 (246)
Rated rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 Rated rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
Governed Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 Governed Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
Low Idle rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Low Idle rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960 Operating Range (rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960
Altitude Capability – ft (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 000 (3050) Altitude Capability – ft (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 000 (3050)
Peak Torque – lb-ft (N•m). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 (1166) Peak Torque – lb-ft (N•m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 (1166)
Peak Torque rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1440 Peak Torque rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1440
Torque Rise (%) (Gov. rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Torque Rise (%) (Gov. rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
 3126B DIESEL ENGINE – 250-330 hp

ELECTRONIC FEATURES GEARING CONSIDERATIONS

Electronic self-diagnostics The 3126B is designed and built to take full
Compatible with Caterpillar Electronic Technician advantage of a “gear fast, run slow” strategy.
(ET), Electronic Control Analyzer Programmer Unlike mechanically governed engines of the
(ECAP), and MPSI Pro-Link service tools past, the fully electronic 3126B need not be
Cold weather startup strategy and electronic idle gear-bound to limit maximum vehicle speed —
control functions this should be done using Vehicle Speed
ECM storage of operational, maintenance, and Limiting (VSL) and Protection.
diagnostic data
For best balance of performance and fuel
J1939 compatible — ABS, Allison WT
economy, spec axle ratios and tire sizes to
Customer selectable, re-programmable
obtain: 1600-1800 rpm at cruising speeds of
operational parameters:
55-65 mph. For optimum fuel economy, use
• Engine Monitoring System — off, warning,
Caterpillar SoftCruise and the Allison economy
derate, or shutdown
mode function of the MD3060.
• Cruise control with exclusive SoftCruise
• Vehicle speed [mph (km/h)] limiting and EXHAUST BRAKE PERFORMANCE
protection
• Idle shutdown timer & override Three operational modes can be programmed:
• 2-speed fast idle Coast, Latch, or Manual
• Maintenance monitor [miles (km) or 160
hours]
140
• Cooling fan control
RETARDING POWER – hp

• Customer password protection 120

• Exhaust brake operational modes
100
• Theft deterrent
• Adjustable low idle rpm 80
• OEM parameter lockout
60
ENGINE WARRANTY 40

• Five years or unlimited mileage 20

• 100% parts and labor
0
• Towing covered for full five-year period
1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900

ENGINE SPEED – rpm

 3126B DIESEL ENGINE – 250-330 hp

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Performance is based on SAE J1349 standard The curves shown are for a standard engine
conditions of 29.61 in. Hg (100 kPa) and 77° F without fan, but equipped with air compressor
(25° C). and fuel, lubricating oil, and jacket water
pumps.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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