Cat® 3508B Industrial Diesel Engine
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3508B Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come.
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| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 1100 | hp | 820 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 3211 | lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 4353 | Nm @ 1450 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 1800 rpm |
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Features & Benefits
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.
Emissions
Non-certified rating. Available for global non-regulated areas.
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
- Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
- Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
- Superior dealer service network
- Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
- Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
- Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
- Superior dealer service network
- Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Complete Specifications
Power Rating
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 1100 | hp | 820 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 3211 | lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 4353 | Nm @ 1450 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Minimum Power | measurement | 1000 | hp | 746 | kW | |
| Emissions | text | Non-Certified | ||||
| Engine Configuration | text | V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.7 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 7.5 | in | 190 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 2105 | in³ | 34.5 | l | |
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged Aftercooled | ||||
| Rotation from Flywheel End | text | Counterclockwise | ||||
| Aftertreatment | text | - | ||||
| Length | measurement | 97 | in | 2462 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 67 | in | 1704 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 68 | in | 1720 | mm | |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | measurement | 9500 | lb | 4309 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
- Turbocharger, rear mounted
- Jacket water aftercooled
Control System
- Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
- Air-fuel ratio control
- Mechanical speed control, without torque control
- Governor control
- Positive locking
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 0 flywheel
- 151 flywheel teeth
- SAE No. 0 flywheel housing
- SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
- Fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
- Instrument Panel, RH
- Engine oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
- Oil filter differential gauge
- Jacket water temperature gauge
- Service meter, electric
- Tachometer
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Oil dipstick
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
- Shallow oil pan
- Fumes disposal (not installed)
Mounting System
- Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
- Included on selected top level engines
Power Take Off
- Accessory drive, upper RH
- Front housing, single sided
Protection System
- Junction box
- Manual shutoff, RH
- Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
- Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
- Water temperature
- Overspeed
- 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
Starting System
- Starting switch
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request