3508B

Cat® 3508B Industrial Diesel Engine

THE RUNDOWN

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
Power Rating
Maximum Power1100hp
Maximum Torque3211lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
Rated Speed1800 rpm
Minimum Power1000hp
Emission Standards
EmissionsNon-Certified
General
Engine ConfigurationV-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore6.7in
Stroke7.5in
Displacement2105in³
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise
Aftertreatment-
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length97in
Width67in
Height68in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments9500lb
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