G3408 Gas Compression Engine

G3408 Gas Compression Engine

Tough and durable, built on the industry-standard G3400 platform bring maximum uptime and low operating cost to your operation. G3408 engines meet the most demanding continuous duty gas compression applications ...
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Engine Specifications

Maximum Rating
400BHP
Emissions
NSPS Site Compliant Capable or non-regulated
Displacement
1099in³
Minimum Rating
255BHP
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated or Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
136
Weight - Dry
3700lb
Oil Change Interval
750 hours
Ignition, Protection
Altronic III
Stroke
6in
Bore
5.4in

Capacity for Liquids

Cooling System
14.5gal (US)
Lube Oil System - Refill
12.2gal (US)

Engine Design

- Improved reliability and durability - Ability to burn a wide spectrum of gaseous fuels - Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowers owning and operating costs- Broad operating speed range

Full Range of Attachments

Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time

Testing

Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

Gas Engine Rating Pro

GERP is a web-based program designed to provide site performance capabilities for Cat® natural gas engines for the gas compression industry. GERP provides engine data for your site's altitude, ambient temperature, fuel, engine coolant heat rejection, performance data, installation drawings, spec sheets, and pump curves.

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer

More than 2,200 dealer outletsCat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engineCat parts and labor warrantyPreventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure optionsS•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine:- Internal engine component condition- Presence of unwanted fluids- Presence of combustion by-products- Site-specific oil change interval

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Over 60 years of natural gas engine productionOwnership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.- Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings- Machine critical components- Assemble complete engine

Web Site

For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner — dual element
    • Air inlet adapter
    • Precleaner
    • Air cleaner rain cap
    Charging System
    • Battery chargers
    • Charging alternators
    • Ammeter gauge
    • Ammeter gauge and wiring
    • Control mounting
    Control System
    • EG3P/2301A speed control governor
    • PSG electric governor
    • PSG pneumatic governor
    Cooling System
    • Radiators
    • Non-sparking blower fan
    • Blower fan and fan drives for customer suppliedradiators
    • ATAAC conversion
    • Aftercooler
    • Expansion tank
    • Heat exchanger
    Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Elbows
    • Flanges
    • Rain caps
    • Mufflers
    • Exhaust manifold
    Fuel System
    • Dual gas regulator
    • Low energy fuel carburetor
    • Low pressure gas conversion
    • Propane and natural gas valve and jet kits
    • Fuel filter
    Ignition System
    • CSA ignition
    • Ignition ground wiring harness
    • Power supply — digital ignition system
    Instrumentation
    • Gauges and instrument panels
    Lube System
    • Auxiliary oil reservoir removal
    • Lubricating oil
    Mounting System
    • Vibration isolators
    Power Take-offs
    • Auxiliary drive pulleys
    • Enclosed clutch
    • Clutch support
    • Front stub shaf
    • Flywheel stub shaft
    • Pulley removal
    Protection System
    • Gas valves
    Starting System
    • Air starting motor
    • Electric air start control
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Air silencer
    • Electric starting motor — single 24-volt
    • Starting aids
    • Battery sets (24-volt dry), cables, and rack