Gas

Industrial
Engine

G3408
145-450 hp

SPECIFICATIONS

Shown with
Optional Equipment

V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle, Spark-Ignited

Bore in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 (137)
Strokein (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 (152)
Displacementcu in (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1099 (18)
Lube Oil CapacityU.S. gal (L)
TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 (189)
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . Naturally Aspirated (NA) or
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
Jacket Water SystemU.S. gal (L)
.Capacity w/o Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 (56)
Gas Pressure Requirementspsi (bar)
.TA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 (1.4)
NA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 (0.1)
Compression Ratio
HCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1
LCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5:1

FEATURES
DIESEL STRENGTH
All Caterpillar gas engines are built on diesel
frames which means greater service life.
Caterpillar gas engines inherit more from
their diesel counterparts than just strength.
They are backed by the same support system
recognized as one of the most sophisticated
and dependable in the world.
APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY
Broad operating speed range and ability to
burn a wide spectrum of gaseous fuels.

CATERPILLAR GAS ENGINES

Represent the latest technology in engine
design and efficiency. Engines are offered in
both Naturally Aspirated (NA) and
Turbocharged/Aftercooled (TA)
configurations with both high and low
compression ratios. These configurations
offer unique extras such as:
State-of-the-art combustion technology for
improved fuel consumption.
Modern componentry, designed and
rigorously tested to provide excellent
performance, reliability, and durability.

G3408 GAS INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air cleaners
two-stage, with rain cap
and service indicator
Breather, crankcase
Carburetor, natural gas
Cooler, lubricating oil
Filter, lubricating oil
bypass (TA only)
Flywheel
Governor,
Woodward PSG
Housing, SAE No. 0
Ignition system
Altronic III
Lifting eyes

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Manifold, exhaust,
watercooled
Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Pumps,
auxiliary water, gear driven,
centrifugal
non-self-priming (TA only)
jacket water, gear driven
Regulator, gas pressure
SAE standard rotation
Service meter
Supports, engine
Thermostats and housing
Torsional vibration damper

Air cleaners and accessories

Bases and foundations
Controls and governors
Cooling systems,
heat exchangers
aftercooler groups
expansion tank
Exhaust fittings
Fuel systems
Gauges and instrument panels
Ignition system
Altronic III solid state, dual
timing, CSA shielded (meets
Class I, Division 2, Group D)
Mufflers
Power takeoffs
Protection devices
Starting systems

CONTINUOUS RATINGS (bhp)

Aspiration
TA-90 HCR
TA-130 HCR
TA-90 LCR
TA-130 LCR
NA HCR

1800 rpm
450
400
415
375
255

1600 rpm
400
355
370
290
235

1400 rpm
350
311
330
300
210

1200 rpm
300
265
285
260
175

1000 rpm
250
225
235
215
145

PHYSICAL FACTORS

TA

Height
in (mm)
59.4 (1509)

Width
in (mm)
57.9 (1471)

Length
in (mm)
62.8 (1594)

Weight
lb (kg)
3700 (1680)

STD NA

63.9 (1622)

49.8 (1265)

62.9 (1598)

3450 (1566)

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FUEL CONSUMPTION DATA
HCR TA-130
bkW
224

149

298

373
15000

1000 rpm
1200 rpm

12000

10000

14000

18.3

13000

16.9

1400 rpm
1600 rpm

11000

19.7

15.5
14.1

1800 rpm

bkW
224

149

298

19.7

1000 rpm

18.3

1200 rpm
1400 rpm
1600 rpm

12000
11000

373

16.9
15.5

1800 rpm

10000

14.1

12.7

9000

12.7

8000

11.3

8000

11.3

7000

9.9

7000

9.9

100

200

300
bhp

400

500

200

75

149

300
bhp

400

500

149

298

14000
1000 rpm

13000

1200 rpm
12000

1400 rpm
1600 rpm

11000

1800 rpm

10000

373

15000

19.7

14000

18.3

13000

16.9
15.5
14.1

bkW
224

298

373
19.7

1000 rpm

18.3

1200 rpm

12000

1400 rpm
1600 rpm

11000

1800 rpm

10000

16.9
15.5
14.1

9000

12.7

9000

12.7

8000

11.3

8000

11.3

7000

9.9

7000

9.9

100

200

300

400

500

bkW
224

298

373

100

bhp

200

300
bhp

400

500

G3408 NA
75

14000

149

Btu/bhp-hr

19.7

1000 rpm

13000

18.3

1200 rpm

12000

1400 rpm
1600 rpm

11000

1800 rpm

10000

16.9
15.5
14.1

9000

12.7

8000

11.3

7000

9.9
100

200

300
bhp

400

500

MJ/bkW-hr

15000

90 refers to aftercooler water inlet temperature in

90 F (32 C). 130 refers to aftercooler water inlet
temperature in 130 F (54 C).

MJ/bkW-hr

75

bkW
224

MJ/bkW-hr

15000

100

LCR TA-130

LCR TA-90

Btu/bhp-hr

75

9000

Btu/bhp-hr

Btu/bhp-hr

13000

Btu/bhp-hr

14000

MJ/bkW-hr

15000

75

MJ/bkW-hr

HCR TA-90

G3408 GAS INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

104

126

03

RD

222.3 (8.75)

401

104

1137.4 (44.78)

1115.2 (43.91)

298.4 (11.75)

402

02

298.4 (11.75)
248.9 (9.80)

GAS INDUSTRIAL ENGINE PHYSICAL FACTORS

1038.9 (40.90)
104
770.4 (30.33)
125
425.6 (16.76)

01

01

01

01

103

201

03

201

608.9 (23.97)

524.9 (20.67)

02

292.1 (11.50)

276.9 (10.90)

01

Centerline of Crankshaft

103

Jacket Water Inlet

201

Fuel Inlet

02

Centerline of Engine

104

Jacket Water Outlet

401

Air Inlet

03

Rear Face of Cylinder

Block

125

Aftercooler Water Inlet

402

Exhaust

126

Aftercooler Water Outlet

RD

Removal Distance

Note: General Configuration not to be used

for installation.

TA Configuration show.
See General Dimension Drawing 7W0085 for additional details.

CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard
conditions of 29.61 in Hg (100 kPa) and 77 F
(27 C). These ratings also apply at ISO3046,
DIN6271, and BS5514 standard conditions of
29.61 in Hg (100 kPa), 81 F (27 C); and
API 7B-11C standard conditions of 29.38 in Hg
(99 kPa), 85 F (29 C).
Ratings are based on dry natural gas having a
low heat value of 905 btu/ft3 (35.54 MJ/N m3).
Variations in altitude, temperature, and gas
composition from standard conditions may
require a reduction in engine horsepower.

Turbocharged-aftercooled ratings apply to

5000 ft (1525 m) and 77 F (25 C). Naturally
aspirated engines apply to 500 ft (150 m) and
77 F (25 C). For applications which exceed these
limits, consult your Caterpillar dealer.
Additional ratings may be available for specific
customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for details.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

LEHQ6797
Supersedes LEHQ0736

1996 Caterpillar Inc.

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

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