Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 400 kW |
| Emissions | IMO |
| Oil capacity | 46.0 L |
| Coolant capacity | 57.4 L |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1930×76×1002 mm |
| Dry weight | 1513 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 48.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 99.8 L |
| Displacement | 18.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar 3408C| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | 2P4005 | ddtp $25.60 | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 46.0 | — | 250 hr |
Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3408C — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.
- Fuel filter: Caterpillar 5134490 Caterpillar 3089679 Donaldson P551858 Donaldson P551311
Common questions
What engine does the Caterpillar 3408 use?
The Caterpillar 3408 is powered by the Caterpillar 3408C engine.
What fuel does the Caterpillar 3408 use?
The Caterpillar 3408 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3408?
The Caterpillar 3408C engine in the Caterpillar 3408 has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.
Troubleshooting
1Fault codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| null | Increased coolant temperature |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
8| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7N3229 | Connecting rods | Connecting rod | buy | |
| 8N1728 | Connecting rods | Connecting rod | buy | |
| DZ111166 | (USE WITH DZ113373 974G) (974C) | Fuel filter | buy | |
| PA110VS | Winch Model PA110VS | 1 | Winch | buy |
| PEHP7069-01 | Reman Water Pump | Water pump | buy | |
| AEHQ8357 | CapSure™ Hammerless Ripper Tip and Shank Protector Retention System | Service part / kit | buy | |
| PEHP3036 | Cat Reman Short and Long Blocks | Service part / kit | buy | |
| PEHP3036-01 | Cat Reman Short and Long Blocks | Service part / kit | buy |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 10% | 4.7 | 62.3 |
| Prime | 20% | 6.9 | 89.5 |
| Prime | 25% | 8.3 | 107.6 |
| Prime | 30% | 9.4 | 121.2 |
| Prime | 40% | 13.8 | 175.6 |
| Prime | 50% | 16.6 | 219.2 |
| Prime | 60% | 18.2 | 234.7 |
| Prime | 70% | 21.0 | 259.2 |
| Prime | 75% | 21.3 | 264.8 |
| Prime | 80% | 21.5 | 266.7 |
| Prime | 90% | 24.0 | 293.4 |
| Prime | 100% | 27.1 | 320.0 |
Available documents
Engine specSpec sheetService manual