G3408

G3408 Gas Compression Engine

G3408  Gas Compression Engines

DESCRIPTION

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 with virtually no unscheduled downtime.Ideal applications for G3408 engines include gas lift, gas gathering, and wellhead gas compression. Cat G3408 gas engine. Ratings: 190-298 bkW (255-400 bhp) @ 1800 rpm are NSPS site compliant capable with customer-provided air-fuel ratio control and aftertreatment or available for non-regulated areas.

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
  • Specs
  • Docs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
G3408 Gas Compression Engine
Name:
G3408
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine Specifications

Maximum Rating
400 BHP / 298 bkW
Emissions
NSPS Site Compliant Capable or non-regulated
Displacement
1099 in³ / 18 l
Minimum Rating
255 BHP / 190 bkW
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
3700 lb / 1678 kg
Oil Change Interval
750 hours
Ignition, Protection
Altronic III
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm

Capacity for Liquids

Cooling System
14.5 gal (US) / 54.9 l
Lube Oil System - Refill
12.2 gal (US) / 46.2 l

SEE HOW G3408 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Gas Compression Engines
G3408
G3408  Gas Compression Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
400 BHP / 298 bkW
Emissions
NSPS Site Compliant Capable or non-regulated
Displacement
1099 in³ / 18 l
Minimum Rating
255 BHP / 190 bkW
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
3700 lb / 1678 kg
Oil Change Interval
750 hours
Ignition, Protection
Altronic III
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Cooling System
14.5 gal (US) / 54.9 l
Lube Oil System - Refill
12.2 gal (US) / 46.2 l
Gas Compression Engines
G3406
G3406 Gas Petroleum Engine (TA) Gas Compression Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
325 BHP / 242 bkW
Emissions
NSPS Site Compliant Capable
Displacement
891 in³ / 14.59 l
Minimum Rating
215 BHP / 160 bkW
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated or Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth
113
Weight - Dry
3000 lb / 1360.8 kg
Oil Change Interval
750 hours
Ignition, Protection
Altronic III
Stroke
6 in / 152.4 mm
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Cooling System
10 gal (US) / 37.9 l
Lube Oil System - Refill
20 gal (US) / 75.7 l
Gas Compression Engines
G3408C
G3408C Low Emissions Gas Petroleum Engine  Gas Compression Engines
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Maximum Rating
425 BHP / 317 bkW
Emissions
NSPS Site Compliant Capable or Non-regulated
Displacement
1099 in³ / 18 l
Minimum Rating
425 BHP / 317 bkW
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth
136
Weight - Dry
4950 lb / 2245 kg
Oil Change Interval
750 hours
Ignition, Protection
Cat EIS
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Bore
5.4 in / 137 mm
Cooling System
14.5 gal (US) / 54.9 l
Lube Oil System - Refill
39 gal (US) / 147.63 l