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Caterpillar 3406C TA Specs (Power | Consumption)

Written by Ernie Lo in Specs Last Updated August 18, 2026

The Caterpillar 3406C TA generator is listed with standby output of 280 kW, 50 Hz operation, 400 V output, and Three phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 280 kWVoltage options: 400 VDry weight: 7,615 lb (3,454 kg)

Key specifications

280 kW Standby power
400 V Voltage options
Three phase Phase
7,615 lb (3,454 kg) Dry weight
50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

Charts are shown only when this model has enough usable source data.

Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
No load

20 gal/hr

50% load

11.3 gal/hr

75% load

16 gal/hr

100% load

21 gal/hr

Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.
This model

36.8 kW

Typical reference

43 kW

Low for this output class
Power output
Low 280 kW High 320 kW
Standby

280 kW

Prime

320 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
280 kWStandby
7,614.77 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar 3406C TA compares

Low, Typical and High are fixed generator-industry reference bands set by standby-output class. They do not change based on the models contained in this CSV.

Standby power
280 kW
Typical range
Typical: 275 kW
Dry weight
7,615 lb
Typical range
Typical: 7,011 lb
Oil capacity
10.04 gal
Typical range
Typical: 11.89 gal
Standby power280 kW · Typical
Low 150 kWTypical 275 kWHigh 400 kW

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Dry weight7,615 lb · Typical
Low 2,998 lbTypical 7,011 lbHigh 13,999 lb

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Oil capacity10.04 gal · Typical
Low 4.76 galTypical 11.89 galHigh 30.38 gal

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 3406C TA
Generator type Generator
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 280 kW
Prime power 320 kW
Standby kVA 350.0
Voltage options 400 V
Phase Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar 3406C TA
Engine displacement 893 cu in (14.64 L)
Aspiration / cooling TA
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 10 gal (38 L)
Engine coolant capacity 15.3 gal (57.8 L)
Oil capacity 10 gal (38 L)
Coolant capacity 15.3 gal (57.8 L)
Controller EMCP 4, EMCP3
Alternator Caterpillar LC6114B

Physical specifications

Dry weight 7, 615 lb (3, 454 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 167.9 × 43.7 × 84.6 in (4264 × 1110 × 2150 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby 20.0 gal/h (75.7 L/h) @ 50%; 11.3 gal/h (42.6 L/h) @ 75%; 16.0 gal/h (60.6 L/h) @ 100%; 21.0 gal/h (79.6 L/h)
Prime 13.2 gal/h (50.1 L/h) @ 50%; 18.4 gal/h (69.8 L/h) @ 75%; 24.2 gal/h (91.6 L/h) @ 90%; 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 38.0 L
Coolant Capacity: 20.8 L

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.

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