3508C Land Mechanical Drilling Engine

Cat 3508C engines set the standard in the drilling industry. For many years the 3500 has been the preferred choice by drillers due to their high performance, durability, and reliability in the oilfield while maintaining low emissions.The ideal application for the 3508C engine is mechanical drive for land drilling rigs.Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.3508C engines, with ratings: 671 bkW (900 bhp) @ 1200 rpm meet U.S. EPA Non-road Tier 2 equivalent and CARB Tier 2 equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

Product Design

- Developed specifically to meet the demands of oil and gas applications- Proven reliability and durability- Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowers owning and operating costs- Broad torque curve optimized for petroleum mechanical drive applications- Market-leading power density- Designed to perform in oilfield conditions, including high ambient and high altitude applications- Long overhaul life proven in oilfield applications- Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse at overhaul

Ease of Installation

- Inner-outer base mounting configuration simplifies rig integration - Wide range of attachments enable configuration flexibility - Inner base three-point generator mounting maintains factory alignment - Single lifting point simplifies installation work

Advanced Digital Engine Management

- ADEM A3 engine management system provided engine control, monitoring, and protection.

Safety

- E-stop pushbutton on instrument panel - Air shutoff and explosion relief valves available - Configurable alarm, derate, and shutdown set points - Extra alarms, inputs, and outputs available

Custom Packaging

For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.

Testing

Every Cat engine set is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

Product Support Offered Through the Global Cat Dealer Network

More than 2,200 dealer outlets - Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your Cat petroleum product - Worldwide parts availability, service, and warranty - Preventive maintenance agreements available for repair-before- failure options - S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine: • Internal engine component condition • Presence of unwanted fluids • Presence of combustion by-products • Site-specific oil change interval

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Ownership of manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products

Web Site

For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.catoilandgasinfo.com

Documents & Brochures

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Separate circuit aftercooler core — corrosion resistant coated (airside), air cleaner (single element w/service indicator)
  • Dual rear-mounted turbochargers
Control System
  • ADEM A3 ECU — LH
  • Electronic fuel injector fuel system (10 amp DC power required todrive electronic engine control unit)
Cooling System
  • Torque converter connections
  • Thermostats and housing, jacket water pump, gear-drivencentrifugal
  • Connections for radiator cooling
  • Dual outlets: 88.9 mm O.D. (3.5 in) elbow hose connections
  • Separate Circuit Aftercooler (SCAC)
Exhaust System
  • Exhaust manifold — dry, stainless steel bellows
  • Dual turbochargers with watercooled bearings
  • Exhaust outlet: 292 mm I.D. (11.5 in), 12-10.5 mm dia. holes EQ SP,376 mm bolt hole dia.
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
  • Flywheel, SAE No. 0 — 151 teeth
  • Flywheel housing — SAE No. 0
Fuel System
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel filter — RH spin-on type
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronically controlled unit injectors
Instrumentation
  • Electronic instrument panel
  • Instrumentation readouts:
Lube System
  • Crankcase breather — top-mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler and dipstick — RH
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter — RH spin-on type
  • Rear sump oil pan, 250-hour change interval
  • Oil pan drain valve — 3/4" NPT female connection
Mounting System
  • Rails — mounting, floor type
Power Take-Offs
  • Front housing — two-sided
Protection System
  • ADEM A3 ECU system to provide customer-programmableengine deration strategies to protect against adverse operatingconditions
  • Emergency stop logic inputs provided at 40-pin customer interfaceconnection
  • Air inlet shutoff
General
  • Paint — Cat yellow
  • Vibration damper and guard
  • Lifting eyes
  • B-Series LAND

Additional information

Offering Type

Engine Specifications - Maximum Rating

671.0 bkW ( 900.0 BHP )

Engine Specifications - Emissions

U.S. EPA Non-road Tier 2

Engine Specifications - Displacement

34.5 l ( 2111.0 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Minimum Rating

671.0 bkW ( 900.0 BHP )

Engine Specifications - Bore

170.0 mm ( 6.69 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

190.0 mm ( 7.48 in )

Engine Specifications - Rated Speed

1200.0 r/min ( 1200.0 r/min )

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

Turbocharged-Aftercooled

Engine Specifications - Governor and Protection

ADEM A3

Engine Specifications - Engine Weight - Net Dry

4582.0 kg ( 10101.0 lb )

Engine Specifications - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

Engine Specifications - Oil Change Interval

500

Engine Specifications - Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

SAE No. 00

Engine Specifications - Flywheel Teeth

183

Capacity for Liquids - Minimum Cooling System - Engine Only

103.0 l ( 27.2 gal (US) )

Dimensions - Length

2136.0 mm ( 84.1 in )

Dimensions - Width

1702.0 mm ( 67.0 in )

Dimensions - Height

2024.0 mm ( 79.7 in )

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