® 974 mhp
3508B
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actual Engine
STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion resistant coated separate circuit aftercooler
core, regular duty air cleaners with service indicator,
dual turbochargers
Control System
Dual Advanced Diesel Engine Management (ADEM II)
modules with electronically controlled unit injectors
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
RH electronic instrument panel with analog gauges and
digital display of data for oil and fuel pressure, oil and
fuel filter differential, system DC voltage, exhaust and
water temperature, and air inlet restriction; digital
display only for tachometer, service meter, and fuel
consumption (total and instantaneous); engine start/stop
switch
(960 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION 716 bkW
SPECIFICATIONS
V-8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Emissions......................................................................IMO
Displacement......................................... 34.5 L (2105 cu in)
Rated Engine Speed....................................................1800
Bore....................................................... 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke.................................................... 190.0 mm (7.48 in)
Aspiration................................... Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor.............................................................. Electronic
Cooling System.......................................... Heat Exchanger
Weight, Net Dry (approx.).................... 5,216 kg (11,499 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System................................234.7 L (62.0 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
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.)
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PERFORMANCE CURVES

B-Medium Duty - DM4520-01 Aftercooler Temperature 30° C (86° F)

Metric

Engine Power kW Fuel Rate L/hr

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power kW Torque N•m g/kW-hr L/hr Speed rpm Power kW Torque N•m g/kW-hr L/hr

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1800 637.5 3382 209 159.0 1800 716 3798 207 176.9
1500 637.5 4058 202 153.3 1500 716 4558 200 170.5
1300 637.5 4683 199 151.6 1300 637.5 4683 199 151.2
1100 328 2847 213 83.2 1100 379 3290 213 96.2
900 228 2419 226 61.4 900 244 2589 228 66.3
650 129 1895 244 37.5 650 138 2027 245 40.3

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1800 716 3798 207 176.9 1800 716 3799 207 176.9
1500 716 4558 200 170.4 1500 414.4 2638 212 104.6
1300 637.5 4683 199 151.4 1300 269.7 1981 217 69.7
1100 328 2847 213 83.1 1100 163.4 1419 228 44.4
900 228 2419 226 61.4 900 89.5 950 248 26.5
650 129 1895 244 37.5 650 33.7 495 353 14.2

Zone 3 Curve 3
1800 716 3798 207 176.9
1500 716 4558 200 170.5
1300 637.5 4683 199 151.2
1100 328 2847 212 83.0
900 228 2419 226 61.4
650 129 1895 244 37.5

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

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PERFORMANCE CURVES

B-Medium Duty - DM4520-01 Aftercooler Temperature 30° C (86° F)

English

Engine Power hp Fuel Rate gph

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1800 855 494.4 .344 42.0 1800 960 801.3 .340 46.7
1500 855 993 .332 40.5 1500 960 361.8 .329 45.0
1300 855 454 .327 40.0 1300 855 454 .327 39.9
1100 440 099.8 .350 22.0 1100 508 426.6 .350 25.4
900 306 784.2 .372 16.2 900 327 909.5 .375 17.5
650 173 397.7 .401 9.9 650 185 495 .403 10.6

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1800 960 801.3 .340 46.7 1800 960 802 .340 46.7
1500 960 361.8 .329 45.0 1500 556 945.7 .349 27.6
1300 855 454 .327 40.0 1300 362 461.1 .357 18.4
1100 440 099.8 .350 22.0 1100 219 046.6 .375 11.7
900 306 784.2 .372 16.2 900 120 700.7 .408 7.0
650 173 397.7 .401 9.9 650 45 365.1 .580 3.8

Zone 3 Curve 3
1800 960 801.3 .340 46.7
1500 960 361.8 .329 45.0
1300 855 454 .327 39.9
1100 440 099.8 .349 21.9
900 306 784.2 .372 16.2
650 173 397.7 .401 9.9

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

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

B Rating (Heavy Duty) - % Load Factor: 40 to 80
% Time at Rated RPM: up to 40
Typical Time at Full Load: 10 hours out of 12
Typical Hour/Year: 3000 to 5000
Typical Applications: Vessels such as midwater
trawlers, purse seiners, crew and supply boats, ferries
and towboats, where locks, sandbars and curves dictate
frequent slowing and engine load and speed are
constant with some cycling.
Power at declared engine speed is in accordance with
ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test facilities
to assure 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 [16°C (60°F)]
gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
when used at 29°C (85°F) 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 50º C (122º F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature up to 52º C (125ºF) 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 2117.3 mm 83.36 in
(2) Width 1703.0 mm 67.05 in
(3) Height 1821.0 mm 71.69 in
Weight, Net Dry (approx) 5216 kg 11,499 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general

dimension drawings for detail (Drawing # 1102754 ).

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Performance No.: DM4520-01

Feature Code: 508DM33 ©2003 Caterpillar
U.S. Sourced All rights reserved.
889383 Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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