The Caterpillar CAT 3044 / 3044C / C3.4 engine family is a compact industrial diesel platform widely used in Caterpillar skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, industrial sweepers, paving equipment, chippers and hydraulic-demand industrial applications. The CAT 3044C platform is known for strong low-speed torque, dependable hydraulic performance, serviceability and durability in demanding construction and industrial operating environments.
We supply genuine OEM surplus new and rebuilt Caterpillar CAT 3044 / 3044C industrial diesel engines for compact equipment applications throughout the United States. Depending on machine configuration, available engines may include naturally aspirated, turbocharged, direct injection (DI/DIT) and electronically controlled fuel-system variants. Common CAT 3044 / 3044C arrangement numbers may include 179-1854, 179-1853 and related industrial configurations depending on emissions package and application requirements.
Technical notes: CAT 3044 / 3044C / C3.4 platform; 4-cylinder liquid-cooled industrial diesel; approximately 3.3L–3.4L displacement depending on arrangement and application; bore approximately 94 mm and stroke approximately 120 mm; industrial injection-pump and turbocharged configurations may exist depending on machine application and emissions package. Direct injection / DIT variants commonly use mechanical-style fuel-delivery configurations, while later common rail versions may use electronically controlled high-pressure fuel systems with ECU-managed injection timing and improved emissions control.
Common machine applications that use CAT 3044 and CAT 3044C engines include CAT 236B, 246B, 248B, 252B, 256C, 262B, 262C, 267B, 268B, 272C, 277B, 277C, 279C, 287B, 287C and 289C skid steer and multi terrain loader platforms, along with compact wheel loaders, sweepers, pavers, chippers and industrial hydraulic equipment. Compatibility should always be verified against serial prefix, arrangement number, flywheel housing, manifolds, turbocharger configuration, accessory-drive layout, emissions equipment, mounting points and machine-side external components before installation.
For many Caterpillar compact equipment applications, external machine-side components may need to be swapped from the original engine assembly depending on arrangement number and machine configuration. Common transferred components may include manifolds, turbocharger assemblies, flywheel housing, mounting brackets, sensors, accessory-drive systems, cooling components and related machine-side external assemblies. Final compatibility should always be verified before installation.
Unlike many rebuilt-only suppliers, we frequently supply genuine OEM surplus new Caterpillar CAT 3044 / 3044C engines when available, often at pricing competitive with rebuilt or remanufactured engines. New surplus engines can provide strong long-term value because the core engine assembly has not gone through a used-engine rebuild cycle. With rebuilt engines, rebuild quality can vary significantly depending on the rebuilder and the level of component replacement performed during overhaul. In some cases, rebuilders may reuse original crankshafts, connecting rods, injectors, cylinder heads and additional rotating or fuel-system components after inspection and machining. Some rebuilds may primarily receive pistons, rings, bearings, seals, paint and partial machine work while retaining many previously used internal components. Genuine OEM surplus new engines can provide customers an alternative option where the core engine assembly has not previously accumulated operating hours prior to installation.
Caterpillar 3044C engines have been best selling engines in our inventory. Cat 3044C engines are also known as Cat C3.4. Cat 3044C is a Turbocharged direct injection diesel engine with bore size 3.7in / 94.00mm & stroke 4.72 in/120mm.
Cat 3044C engine was built by Caterpillar for Cat complact loaders 279C, 277C, 289C, 287C & Cat skid steers 256C, 262C & Cat wheel loaders 908H.
Please refer one of the following configurations for Arrangement Number 3196806:
- 256C Skid Steer Loader DWS00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 289C Compact Track Loader JMP00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 277C Multi Terrain Loader JWF00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 277C Multi Terrain Loader-Military KCC00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 287C Multi Terrain Loader MAS00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 279C Compact Track Loader MBT00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
- 262C Skid Steer Loader MST00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine