1015 mhp (1000

bhp) 746 bkW

3508C
MARINE PROPULSION
SPECIFICATIONS

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actual Engine

V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement..................................... 34.53 L (2,107.15 in3)
Rated Engine Speed....................................................1600
Bore....................................................... 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke.................................................... 190.0 mm (7.48 in)
Aspiration................................... Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor..................................................................ADEM3
Cooling System................... Heat Exchanger / Keel Cooled
Weight, Net Dry (approx.).................... 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System................................102.7 L (27.1 Gal)
Lube Oil System............................... 219.6 L (58.0 gal)
Oil Change Interval.................................................. 500 hrs
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Standard Sump Oil Pan
Rotation (from flywheel end).................... Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing.........................SAE NO. 0
Flywheel Teeth...............................................................151
Emissions...............................IMO & EPA Tier 2 Compliant

STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT

Air Inlet System
Corrosion resistant coated separate circuit aftercooler
core, regular duty air cleaners with service indicator,
dual turbochargers
Cooling System
Auxiliary fresh water pump, non-self-priming centrifugal
auxiliary sea water pump, gear driven centrifugal jacket
water pump, expansion tank, engine oil cooler,
thermostats and housing
Exhaust System
Dry gas-tight exhaust manifolds with thermo-laminated
heat shields, dual turbochargers with watercooled
bearings and thermo-laminated heat shields, vertical
exhaust outlet
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injector fuel system, RH fuel filter with
service indicators, fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
Engine mounted instrument panel with four position
switch, alarm horn, overspeed shutdown notification
light, emergency stop notification light, secondary ECM
"Ready" light, secondary ECM "Active" light, graphical
display unit for analog or digital display of: oil and fuel
pressure, oil and fuel filter differential, system DC
voltage, exhaust and water temperature, air inlet
restriction, service meter, engine speed, fuel
consumption (total and instantaneous)

Lube System
Top mounted crankcase breather, RH oil filter with
service indicators, RH oil level gauge, RH oil filler, gear
type oil pump, standard sump oil pan
Mounting System
Ledge type engine length mounting rails
Power Take-Offs
Accessory drive on lower RH and lower LH, two-sided
front housing
Protection System
ADEM II electronic monitoring system with customer
programmable engine deration strategies, emergency
stop push button
General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow paint,
lifting eyes (Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT
include heat exchanger. Keel cooling conversions
available.)
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities

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PERFORMANCE CURVES
A-RATING - DM8426-01

Aftercooler Temperature 48 C (118 F)

Metric

Engine Power kW

Fuel Rate L/hr

Engine Speed rpm

Engine
Speed rpm

Engine
Power kW

Engine
Torque Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel Rate
L/hr

Engine
Speed rpm

Engine
Power kW

Engine
Torque Nm

BSFC
g/kW-hr

Fuel Rate
L/hr

Zone 1 Curve 1
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

746
739
622
435
217
100

4452
5041
4950
3776
2302
1592

208.3
199.5
201
206.4
228.3
233.5

185.3
175.7
149.0
107.0
59.1
27.8

Max Limit Curve 4

1600
746
1400
746
1200
746
1100
746
900
252
600
108

4452
5088
5936
6476
2674
1719

208.3
199.5
199.6
201.3
228.1
235.7

185.3
177.4
177.5
179.0
68.5
30.3

Zone 2 Curve 2
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

746
746
655
501
217
100

4452
5088
5212
4349
2302
1592

208.3
199.5
200.5
205.3
228.3
233.5

185.3
177.4
156.6
122.6
59.1
27.8

Prop Demand Curve P

1600
746
1400
499.8
1200
314.7
1100
242.4
900
132.8
600
39.3

4452
3409
2504
2104
1409
626

208.3
211
213.9
216.5
235.9
265.4

185.3
125.7
80.2
62.6
37.3
12.4

Zone 3 Curve 3
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

746
746
687
736
217
100

4452
5088
5467
6389
2302
1592

208.3
199.5
200.1
201.5
228.3
233.5

185.3
177.4
163.9
176.8
59.1
27.8

4452
5088
5936
6476
2674
1719

208.3
199.5
199.6
201.3
228.1
235.7

185.3
177.4
177.5
179.0
68.5
30.3

1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

746
746
746
746
252
108

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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PERFORMANCE CURVES
A-RATING - DM8426-01

Aftercooler Temperature 48 C (118 F)

English

Engine Power hp

Fuel Rate gph

Engine Speed rpm

Engine
Speed rpm

Engine
Power hp

Engine
Torque lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel Rate
gph

Engine
Speed rpm

Engine
Power hp

Engine
Torque lb ft

BSFC
lb/hp-hr

Fuel Rate
gph

Zone 1 Curve 1
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

1000
991
834
583
291
134

3284
3718
3651
2785
1698
1174

.342
.328
.330
.339
.375
.384

49.0
46.4
39.4
28.3
15.6
7.3

Max Limit Curve 4

1600
1000
1400
1000
1200
1000
1100
1000
900
338
600
145

3284
3753
4378
4776
1972
1268

.342
.328
.328
.331
.375
.387

49.0
46.9
46.9
47.3
18.1
8.0

Zone 2 Curve 2
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

1000
1000
878
672
291
134

3284
3753
3844
3208
1698
1174

.342
.328
.330
.338
.375
.384

49.0
46.9
41.4
32.4
15.6
7.3

Prop Demand Curve P

1600
1000
1400
670
1200
422
1100
325
900
178
600
53

3284
2514
1847
1552
1039
462

.342
.347
.352
.356
.388
.436

49.0
33.2
21.2
16.5
9.9
3.3

Zone 3 Curve 3
1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

1000
1000
921
987
291
134

3284
3753
4032
4712
1698
1174

.342
.328
.329
.331
.375
.384

49.0
46.9
43.3
46.7
15.6
7.3

3284
3753
4378
4776
1972
1268

.342
.328
.328
.331
.375
.387

49.0
46.9
46.9
47.3
18.1
8.0

1600
1400
1200
1100
900
600

1000
1000
1000
1000
338
145

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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MARINE PROPULSION
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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Power
at declared engine speed is in accordance with
ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test facilities
to assure accurate calibration of test equipment.
Electronically controlled engines are set at the factory at
the advertised power corrected to standard ambient
conditions. The published fuel consumption rates are in
accordance with ISO3046-1:2002E.
Fuel rates
are based on fuel oil of 35 API [16C (60F)] gravity
having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when
used at 29C (85F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001
lb/U.S. gal). Additional ratings may be available for
specific customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is
only intended for purposes of comparison with other manufacturer's engines. Actual engine performance may vary
according to the particular application of the engine and operating conditions beyond Caterpillar's control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 49 C (120 F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature up to 52 C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power
rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for propeller shaft
power.

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DIMENSIONS

Right Side

Front

Engine Dimensions
(1) Length to Flywheel Housing
2350.4 mm
(2) Width
1703.0 mm
(3) Height
1828.9 mm
Weight, Net Dry (approx)
5000 kg

92.54 in
67.05 in
72 in
11,023 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general

dimension drawings for detail (Drawing # null ).

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MARINE PROPULSION
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Performance No.: DM8426-01

2013 Caterpillar

Feature Code: 508DM52

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Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

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