What is a 5EK cat motor?
5EK was the very first e-model Cat made. Very good engine, they ran out of serial numbers for that engine. My guess is it is set at 435hp but if it has been overhauled it could be 475. Best would be to call Cat with your serial number.
Is a cat 3406E a good engine?
In terms of failure, the 3406E is actually pretty good, especially compared to some other Caterpillar engines. However, like all engines, they still had their issues. In the 3406Es with a 5EK engine serial number, there was a pretty bad and widespread crankshaft breakage problem.
How much horsepower does a 3406E have?
The Caterpillar 3406E is a diesel-powered industrial engine. This engine can be found in tugboats, freighters, towboats, midwater trawlers and yachts. With a six-cylinder and stock turbocharger, this engines explodes with horsepower. If these engines are in a heavy duty vehicle, the horsepower can reach 450.
What years did Cat make the 3406E?
The 3406E began production in 1993, and long story short, people loved it. It was the first fully electronic motor in the series; its predecessor was the semi-electronic 3406C engine. Caterpillar released many variations of the 3406 before finishing on the 3406E.
Is a 3406E a 6NZ?
6NZ used in 2000 year trucks, 15.8L, single turbo, 70 pin ecm, some say the best truck engine ever built. 3406E used from 1993 to 1999 year trucks, 14.6L or 15.8 on 600hp models, 40 pin ecm to 1998, 70 pin in 1999. also very good engine. 6NZ is a 14.6L.
What does 6NZ stand for?
Oct 20, 2010 Hillsboro, OH./ Adrian, MI 0. It is a serial number prefix that cat used to identify a series of engines, the 6NZ is the last good single turbo C15, anything after that and your looking at probems created by updated programming and changes in parts used to meet emmissions.
What does 6NZ mean?
It is a serial number prefix that cat used to identify a series of engines, the 6NZ is the last good single turbo C15, anything after that and your looking at probems created by updated programming and changes in parts used to meet emmissions.