Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 1000 hp 746 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 3144 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm 4263 Nm @ 1450 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1200-1800 rpm 1200-1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 680 hp 507 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3508
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- Maximum Power
- 1000 hp
- 746 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 3144 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
- 4263 Nm @ 1450 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat?� 3508 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. 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. 3508 engines, with ratings: 507-746 bkW (680-1000 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm, are non-certified. They are available for global non-regulated areas.
Features At A Glance
- 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
Product Specifications for 3508
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.5 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 2107 in³ 34.5 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 84 in 2136 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1703 mm |
| Height | 68 in 1720 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 9500 lb 4309 kg |
3508 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
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- Maximum Power
- 1000 hp
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- Maximum Torque
- 3144 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
- 4263 Nm @ 1450 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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- Maximum Torque
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- Maximum Power
- 1100 hp
- 820 kW
- Maximum Torque
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- 4353 Nm @ 1450 rpm
- Emissions
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- Non-Certified
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