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Caterpillar 3408C Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3408C is a 18 L turbocharged-aftercooled engine rated at 2100 rpm, producing up to 354 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3408C 50Hz and 3408C 60Hz. It holds 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 99.8 L (26.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar 3408C

18.0 L
Displacement
2100 rpm
Rated speed
354 kW
Gross power
48.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity99.8 L
Displacement18.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Rated speed2100 rpm
Gross power354 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

3
Caterpillar 3408CCaterpillar 3408C 50HzCaterpillar 3408C 60Hz

Troubleshooting

1

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
nullIncreased coolant temperature

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

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.

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 5134490 Caterpillar 3089679 Donaldson P551858 Donaldson P551311 Wix 33780 Wix 33674NP
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P554005 Wix 51792 Ac Delco PF879L

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 589 — Pipe Layer
  • Caterpillar 631G — Scraper
  • Caterpillar 836 — Compactor
  • Caterpillar 988B — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar D8L — Tractor Tracked
  • Caterpillar PM565B — Planer
  • Driltech D40KII — Drilling Equipment
  • Kenworth K100 — Truck
  • Kenworth K100E — Truck
  • Kenworth W900 — Truck
  • Kenworth W900B — Truck
  • Steiger TIGER ST450 — Tractor

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3408C?

The Caterpillar 3408C engine has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3408C?

The Caterpillar 3408C has a displacement of 18.0 liters.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3408C engine?

The Caterpillar 3408C powers 3 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3408C, Caterpillar 3408C 50Hz, Caterpillar 3408C 60Hz.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3408C use?

The Caterpillar 3408C uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P554005, Wix 51792.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3408C use?

The Caterpillar 3408C uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 5134490, Caterpillar 3089679, Donaldson P551858.