Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm — Stage 1 file (+74 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm ECU
Caterpillar 3406E (I) 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 360 to 434 hp (+74 hp, +21%) and torque from 1972 to 2370 Nm (+398 Nm).
The CAT C7, C9, C13, C15 and C18 form a range of diesel engines for heavy equipment. The CAT logo is an iconic emblem of the industrial segment. Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. CAT engines are used in construction, mining and marine equipment. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Tier 4 models. Top-tier CAT mining machines sit at the power ceiling of the industrial segment.
The CAT ECU is a locked platform requiring specialised tooling. The CAT community is a niche corner of industrial chip tuning. Top-tier CAT mining machines sit at the power ceiling of the industry.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm reach after a remap?
Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm adds +74 hp — power increases from 360 to 434 hp (+21%). Torque rises from 1972 to 2370 Nm (+398 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm include?
Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +74 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm?
On the top-spec Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm?
Stage 2 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Caterpillar 3406E?
Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Caterpillar 3406E — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E?
The original Caterpillar 3406E ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 360hp (265kW) 1972Nm is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.