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Caterpillar 3508B Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3508B is a 34.5 L 8-cylinder watercooled diesel engine rated at 1000 rpm, producing up to 649 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3508. It holds 240 L (63.4 gal) of oil and 55 L (14.5 gal) of coolant.

Part of the Caterpillar 3508B engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

34.5 L
Displacement
8
Cylinders
1000 rpm
Rated speed
649 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity240.0 L
Coolant capacity55.0 L
Displacement34.5 L
Cylinders8
AspirationWatercooled Diesel
Rated speed1000 rpm
Gross power649 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar 3508B family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
1440725Connecting rodsconnecting_rod
200-4139axial seal filterfilter
225-6404radial seal filterfilter
10R9951Head Gasketsgasket
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gasketsgasket
2322507Manifold Gasketsgasket
2322521Turbocharger Gasketsgasket
2342795Injector Seals/Gasketsgasket
M-4660684Gasket Set - Central & Lower - 3508gasket_set
2322522Reman Injectorsinjector
206-5756Part 206-5756kit
1743191Reman Cylinder Headsother_service
PEHJ0271Cat® Emissions Upgrade Kits for Select 3500 Marine Enginesother_service
PEHJ0287Cat® Performance Upgrade Kits for Select 3508, 3512, and 3516 Marine Enginesother_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

60

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3508B?

The Caterpillar 3508B engine has an oil capacity of 240.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3508B?

The Caterpillar 3508B has a displacement of 34.5 liters with 8 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3508B engine?

The Caterpillar 3508B powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3508.