Oilfield Mechanical
Rig Power
The outstanding performance of Caterpillar engines is
the result of over seventy years of experience in diesel
power, plus an ongoing research and development
program. For the user this means continual improvement
and refinement in engine performance.
The diesel engine and attachments described here are
offered by Caterpillar for use as prime power on
mechanical drilling rigs.
FEATURES
Single Source Supplier
Caterpillar
- Casts engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and
flywheel housings
- Machines critical components
- Assembles complete engine
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables
Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable product.
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar ISO 9001:2000
certified facilities.
Testing
Prototype testing on every model:
- proves computer design
- verifies system torsional stability
- functionality tests every model
Every Caterpillar engine is dynamometer tested under
full load to ensure proper engine performance.
LEHW5308-00
3508C
CATERPILLAR ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 in. (190 mm)
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2105 cu. in. (34.5 L)
Low idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 rpm
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counterclockwise
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,500 lb (4318 kg)
The typical package contains the attachments normally
specified on engines powering mechanical rigs. These
Cat engines, when equipped with the users choice of
torque converter or clutch, result in a unit that specifically
meets the application requirements of the drilling
contractor.
Unmatched Product Support Offered Through
Worldwide Caterpillar Dealer Network
More than 1,500 dealer outlets with Caterpillar factory-
trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your
engine.
99.7% of parts orders filled within 24 hours worldwide.
Caterpillar parts and labor warranty
Preventive maintenance agreements available for repair
before failure.
SOSSM program matches your oil sample to Caterpillar
set standards to determine:
- internal engine component condition
- presence of unwanted fluids
- presence of combustion by-products
Web Site
For all your petroleum power requirements, visit
www.cat-oilandgas.com.
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System Mounting System
Aftercooler core corrosion resistant coating Rails floor type, 10 in. (254 mm)
Air cleaners regular duty, with soot filter
Power Take-Offs
Service indicators
Accessory Drives
Air inlet shutoff
SCAC upper RH, lower LH front (available for PTO
Control System usage)
ADEM A3 electronic control module (LH) requires Front housing two sided
24 volt DC 10 amp continuous, 20 amp intermittent,
Protection System
clean electrical power
ADEM A3 monitoring system provides engine deration,
Cooling System alarm, or shutdown strategies to protect against adverse
Radiator cooled operating conditions. Selected parameters are customer
Meets US EPA Tier 2 nonroad emissions requirements programmable. Status available on engine-mounted
when inlet coolant temperature is 50C (122 F) or instrument panel and can be broadcast through the optional
below, and the SCAC flow rate is at least 130 gpm with customer communications module or programmable relay
an ambient temperature of 30 C (86 F) and at site control module(s). Initially set as follows:
conditions (including altitude considerations). Safety shutoff protection electrical:
Outlet controlled thermostat and housing Oil pressure
Jacket water pump gear driven Water temperature
Dual outlet Overspeed
Aftercooler fresh water cooling pump gear driven Crankcase pressure
centrifugal Aftercooler temperature
SCAC pump circuit contains a thermostat to keep the Air inlet shutoff activated on overspeed or emergency
aftercooler coolant from falling below 50 C (122 F) stop included
Exhaust System Alarms electrical:
Exhaust fittings flexible, 8 in. (203 mm) ECM voltage
Exhaust flange weldable, 10 in. (254 mm) Oil pressure
Exhaust manifolds dry Water temperature (low and high)
Overspeed
Flywheels and Flywheel Housings Crankcase pressure
Flywheel SAE No. 00 Aftercooler temperature (SCAC only)
Flywheel housing SAE No. 00 Low water level (sensor shipped loose if no mounted
SAE standard rotation expansion tank or radiator)
Fuel System Air inlet restriction
Electronically controlled unit injectors Exhaust stack temperature
Fuel filter LH Filter differential pressure (oil and fuel)
Fuel priming pump LH Derate electrical:
Fuel transfer pump High water temperature
Flexible fuel lines Crankcase pressure
Aftercooler temperature
Instrumentation Air inlet restriction
Electronic instrument panel LH Altitude
Analog gauges with digital display for: oil and fuel Exhaust temperature
pressure, oil and fuel filter differential, system DC Emergency stop pushbutton (on instrument panel)
voltage, exhaust temperature (prior to turbochargers), Alarm switches (oil pressure and water temperature), for
water temperature, air inlet restriction connection to customer-supplied alarm panel unwired
Digital display for: tachometer, service meter, hours, fuel
consumption total and instantaneous Starting System
Engine start-stop 4-position Air starting motor RH, 90 to 150 psi (620 to 1034 kPa)
Air silencer
Lube System Electric control RH
Crankcase breather
Oil cooler General
Oil filter LH Lifting eyes, front and rear
Shallow sump oil pan Paint Caterpillar yellow
Lube oil Vibration damper and guard

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Air and exhaust Protection devices
Two-stage air cleaner Exhaust pyrometers
Cooling Oil level regulator
Fuel cooler radiator-type Miscellaneous
Jacket water heater Torque converter oil cooler connections
Blower fan Additional instrumentation
Drive Air cleaner restriction (2)
Water connections Intake manifold temperature
Radiators dual core Lubricating oil temperature
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OIL & GAS PERFORMANCE DATA
3508C DITA
671 bkW (900 bhp) @ 1200 rpm
P/D-MECH Rating DM8276-00 EPA Tier 2 Certified Aftercooler Temperature 50C (122F)

5740 4233
Torque

Torque
4215 3108
Nm

lb-ft
2689 1983

1164 858

671 900
Engine Power

Engine Power
466 624
bkW

bhp
260 349

55 74

236 .387
g/bkW-hr

lb/bhp-hr
BSFC

224 .368

BSFC
212 .349
201 .330

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Engine Speed - rpm Engine Speed - rpm

Engine Engine Engine Fuel Engine Engine Engine Fuel

Speed Power Torque BMEP BSFC Rate Speed Power Torque BMEP BSFC Rate
rpm bkW Nm kPa g/bkW-hr L/hr rpm bhp lb-ft psi lb/bhp-hr gph
1200 671.0 5340 1945 206.8 165.4 1200 899.8 3938 282 .340 43.7
1100 630.4 5473 1993 200.8 150.9 1100 845.4 4036 289 .330 39.9
1000 587.2 5607 2042 203.5 142.4 1000 787.4 4135 296 .335 37.6
900 541.0 5740 2091 213.3 137.6 900 725.5 4233 303 .351 36.4
800 308.1 3678 1340 224.4 82.4 800 413.2 2713 194 .369 21.8
700 206.4 2816 1026 234.3 57.7 700 276.8 2077 149 .385 15.2
600 130.0 2069 754 235.7 36.5 600 174.3 1526 109 .387 9.6
450 54.9 1164 424 215.4 14.1 450 73.6 858 61 .354 3.7

Intake Intake Intake Exh Exh Exh Intake Intake Intake Exh Exh Exh
Engine Manifold Manifold Air Manifold Stk Gas Engine Manifold Manifold Air Manifold Stk Gas
Speed Temp Pressure Flow Temp Temp Flow Speed Temp Pressure Flow Temp Temp Flow
rpm C kPa m/min C C m/min rpm F in-hg cfm F F cfm
1200 57.9 244.7 56.4 587.2 385.1 130.4 1200 136.2 72.5 1991.7 1089.0 725.2 4605.0
1100 57.9 237.4 50.7 592.3 398.3 119.5 1100 136.2 70.3 1790.5 1098.1 748.9 4220.1
1000 58.5 204.1 42.5 618.7 434.6 104.4 1000 137.3 60.4 1500.9 1145.7 814.3 3686.9
900 59.4 150.5 32.7 648.5 474.5 84.3 900 138.9 44.6 1154.8 1199.3 886.1 2977.0
800 60.3 93.6 22.7 664.2 498.9 60.8 800 140.5 27.7 801.6 1227.6 930.0 2147.1
700 60.4 39.9 13.9 625.4 465.1 37.6 700 140.7 11.8 490.9 1157.7 869.2 1327.8
600 59.6 6.3 8.1 532.2 392.8 20.2 600 139.3 1.9 286.0 990.0 739.0 713.4
450 56.8 3.5 6.0 309.5 239.2 10.8 450 134.2 1.0 211.9 589.1 462.6 381.4

Heat Rejection Data Heat Rejection Data

Engine Engine Rej Rej Rej From Engine Engine Rej Rej Rej From
Speed Power to JW to Atmos to Exh Aft Clr Speed Power to JW to Atmos to Exh Aft Clr
rpm bkW bkW bkW bkW bkW rpm bhp Btu/min Btu/min Btu/min Btu/min
1200 671.0 265 100 539 177 1200 899.8 15071 5687 30653 10066
1100 630.4 258 96 487 138 1100 845.4 14672 5460 27696 7848
1000 587.2 241 105 461 107 1000 787.4 13706 5971 26217 6085
900 541.0 209 127 434 81 900 725.5 11886 7222 24682 4606
800 308.1 176 130 279 12 800 413.2 10009 7393 15867 682
700 206.4 134 115 167 1 700 276.8 7621 6540 9497 57
600 130.0 82 78 93 n/a 600 174.3 4663 4436 5289 n/a
450 54.9 11 50 35 n/a 450 73.6 626 2843 1990 n/a

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS RATINGS (jacket water aftercooled without fan)
Ratings are based on SAE J1995 standard conditions of
100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25 C (77 F). These ratings Pumping and Drilling
also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271, and BS5514 standard
conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg), 27 C (81 F), and Model bkW (bhp) rpm
60% relative humidity. Ratings are valid for air cleaner 3508C 671 (900) 900
inlet temperatures up to and including 50 C (122 F).

DIMENSIONS

46 CVS Radiator
35 CVS Radiator

100.2 in.
(2545 mm)

88.6 in.
75.5 in. (2251 mm)
(1916.5 mm)

A
105.6 in. 70.5 in.
(2681.2 mm) (1790.6 mm)
B
136.1 in. 80.3 in.
(3455.9 mm) (2038 mm)
90.8 in.
(2305 mm)

Engine Dimensions
A B
Length 105.6 in. 2681.2 mm 136.1 in. 3455.9 mm
Width 1
varies varies varies varies
Height2 varies varies varies varies
Engine Weight (dry)
3508C 35 CVS 9500 lb 4318 kg 11,470 lb 5,214 kg
3508C 46 CVS 9500 lb 4318 kg 11,950 lb 5,432 kg
1
Width varies depending upon engine and radiator selected.
2
Height varies depending upon engine and radiator selected.
Note: Do not use for installation design. See general dimension drawings for detail
(Drawing #2819127).

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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TMI Reference No.: DM8276-00 2006 Caterpillar
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