Cat® 3508 Diesel Engine

Industrial

The Cat® 3508 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings

ranging from 507-746 bkW (680-1000 bhp) @ 1200-1800
rpm. These ratings are non-certified and are available for
global non-regulated areas. Industries and applications
powered by 3508 engines include: Bore/Drill Rigs,
Chippers/Grinders, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers,
Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling, Mining,
Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines,
Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.

Specifications
Power Rating
Minimum Power 507 bkW 680 bhp
Maximum Power 746 bkW 1000 bhp
Rated Speed 1200-1800 rpm

Emission Standards
Emissions Non-certified

General
Engine Configuration V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore 170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke 190 mm (7.5 in)
Displacement 34.53 L (2107 in³)
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Rotation (from flywheel end) Counterclockwise
Lube System (refill) 424 L (448 qt)

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length 2136 mm (84 in)
Width 1703 mm (67 in)
Height 1720 mm (68 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without 4309 kg (9500 lb)
Optional Attachments)

Benefits and Features

Emissions
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Non-certified rating. Available for global non-regulated areas.

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.
Quality
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
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

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
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• 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
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• Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their
respective logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well
as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used
without permission.

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INDUSTRIAL - Technical Spec Sheet
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL

3508
470 bkW (630 bhp) @ 1200 rpm

Rating Type: IND-A (CONTINUOUS) RATING Emissions: Non-certified Emission Standards

3508
DITA
470 bkW (630 bhp) @ 1200 rpm

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Metric English

General Engine
Power Rating 470 kW 630 hp
Number of Cylinders 8
Bore 170 mm 6.7 in
Stroke 190 mm 7.5 in
Displacement 34.5 L 2105.0 cu in.
Compression Ratio 13.0 : 1

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

IND-A (CONTINUOUS) RATING:Continuous heavy duty service Diesel Engines — up to 7.1 liter All rating conditions are
where the engine is operated at maximum power and speed up to based on ISO/TR14396, inlet air standard conditions with a
100% of the time without interruption or load cycling. total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a
vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25°C (77°F).
Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in
40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive
97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15°C (59°F)
and fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F).

Diesel Engines — greater than 7.1 liter All rating conditions

are based on SAE J1995, inlet air standard conditions of 99
kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer and 25°C (77°F)
temperature. Performance measured using a standard fuel
with fuel gravity of 35° API having a lower heating value of
42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) when used at 29°C (84.2°F)
with a density of 838.9 g/L.

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GENERAL INDUSTRIAL

3508
470 bkW (630 bhp) @ 1200 rpm

Rating Type: IND-A (CONTINUOUS) RATING Emissions: Non-certified Emission Standards

Engine Engine
Engine Speed Power Power Torque Torque
rpm bkW bhp N*m lb-ft
1200 470 630 3740 2759
1150 455 610 3778 2787
1100 437 586 3794 2798
1050 417 559 3792 2797
1000 396 531 3782 2789
950 371 498 3729 2751
900 346 464 3671 2708
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective
logos, ADEM, EUI, S•O•S, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the "Power Edge" trade dress, as well as corporate
and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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