3508

MARINE PROPULSION
867 mhp (855
bhp) 638 bkW
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actual Engine
SPECIFICATIONS
V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Displacement..................................... 34.53 L (2,107.15 in
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)
Rated Engine Speed.................................................... 1600
Bore....................................................... 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke.................................................... 190.0 mm (7.48 in)
Aspiration................................... Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor............................................................ Mechanical
Cooling System.......................................... Heat Exchanger
Weight, Net Dry (approx.).................... 5,216 kg (11,499 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System.................................102.7 L (27.1 gal)
Lube Oil System............................. 424.0 L (112.0 gal)
Oil Change Interval.................................................. 250 hrs
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Shallow Sump Oil Pan
Rotation (from flywheel end).................... Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing......................... SAE NO. 0
Flywheel Teeth...............................................................151
STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion resistant coated jacket water aftercooler core,
regular duty air cleaners with service indicator,
turbocharger
Control System
3161 governor, air-fuel ratio control, remote positive
locking governor control
Cooling System
Centrifugal non-self-priming auxiliary sea water pump,
gear-driven centrifugal jacket water pump, expansion
tank, engine oil cooler, thermostats and housing
Exhaust System
Air-shielded watercooled exhaust manifold and
turbocharger, round flanged outlet
Fuel System
RH fuel filter with service indicators, fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
RH instrument panel with gauges for engine oil pressure,
engine water temperature, fuel pressure, oil filter
differential pressure, service meter, tachometer
Lube System
Top mounted crankcase breather, RH oil filter with
service indicators, RH oil level gauge, RH oil filler, gear
type oil pump, shallow oil pan
Mounting System
Ledge type engine mounting rails
Protection system
Oil pressure and water temperature alarm contactors, RH
manual shutoff
General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow paint,
lifting eyes (Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT
include heat exchanger. Keel cooling conversion is
available.)
ISO Certification
Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
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MARINE PROPULSION
867 mhp (855 bhp) 638 bkW
PERFORMANCE CURVES
A-RATING - TM0017-12 Aftercooler Temperature 82 C (180 F)
Engine Power hp Fuel Rate gph
Engine Speed rpm
English
Engine
Speed rpm
Engine
Power hp
Engine
Torque lb ft
BSFC
lb/hp-hr
Fuel Rate
gph
Zone 1 Curve 1
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 787 2953 .350 39.4
1200 638 2795 .374 34.1
1000 412 2165 .409 24.1
800 274 1797 .457 17.9
600 179 1568 .538 13.8
Zone 2 Curve 2
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 787 2952 .350 39.3
1200 711 3112 .374 38.0
1000 503 2643 .411 29.5
800 286 1874 .457 18.7
600 185 1615 .540 14.2
Zone 3 Curve 3
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 787 2952 .350 39.3
1200 763 3340 .374 40.8
1000 460 2415 .410 26.9
800 297 1951 .458 19.4
600 190 1662 .541 14.7
Engine
Speed rpm
Engine
Power hp
Engine
Torque lb ft
BSFC
lb/hp-hr
Fuel Rate
gph
Max Limit Curve 4
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 787 2952 .350 39.3
1200 763 3340 .374 40.8
1000 507 2665 .412 29.9
800 320 2104 .460 21.1
600 201 1756 .544 15.6
Prop Demand Curve P
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 573 2149 .358 29.3
1200 361 1578 .387 20.0
1000 209 1096 .427 12.7
800 107 701 .488 7.4
600 45 395 .610 3.9
1600 855 2806 .340 41.6
1400 787 2952 .350 39.3
1200 763 3340 .374 40.8
1000 507 2665 .412 29.9
800 320 2104 .460 21.1
600 201 1756 .544 15.6
NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.
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3508
MARINE PROPULSION
867 mhp (855 bhp) 638 bkW
DIMENSIONS
Right Side Front
Engine Dimensions
(1) Length to Flywheel Housing 2077.3 mm 81.78 in
(2) Width 1703.0 mm 67.05 in
(3) Height 1802.6 mm 70.97 in
Weight, Net Dry (approx) 5216 kg 11,499 lb
Note: Do not use for installation design. See general
dimension drawings for detail (Drawing # 2W0268 ).
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MARINE PROPULSION
867 mhp (855 bhp) 638 bkW
RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS
A Rating (Unrestricted Continuous) -
% Load Factor: 80 to 100
% Time at Rated RPM: up to 80
Typical Time at Full Load: No Limit
Typical Hour/Year: 5000 to 8000
Typical Applications: For vessels operating at rated load
and rated speed up to 100% of the time without
interruption or load cycling (80% to 100% load factor).
Typical applications could include but are not limited to
vessels such as freighters, tugboats, bottom drag
trawlers, or deep river tugboats. Typical operation
ranges from 5000 to 8000 hours per year.
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.
Performance No.: TM0017-12
Feature Code: 508DM02
U.S. Sourced
15204062
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2009 Caterpillar
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