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Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine

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Overview

The Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in the following rating: 1120 bkW (1500 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. This rating is U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent. Industries and applications powered by 3512C engines include Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.

Power Rating

Minimum Power
1500.00 bhp
1120.00 bkW
Maximum Power
1500.00 bhp
1120.00 bkW
Rated Speeds
1800 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent

General

Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke
190 mm (7.5 in)
Displacement
51.8 L (3158 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end)
Counterclockwise

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length
3067 mm (120.8 in)
Width
1785 mm (70.3 in)
Height
1806 mm (71.1 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)
6078 kg (13,400 lb)

Power Rating

Minimum Power
1500.00 HP
1120.00 kW
Maximum Power
1500.00 HP
1120.00 kW
Rated Speed
1800 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent

General

Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke
190 mm (7.5 in)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement
51.8 L (3158 in³)
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
1806 mm (71.1 in)
Length
3067 mm (120.8 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
6078 kg (13,400 lb)
Width
1785 mm (70.3 in)

General

Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Stroke
7.50 in
190.00 mm
Displacement
3158.00 in³
51.80 l

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
71.10 in
1319.00 mm
Width
70.30 in
1785.00 mm
Length
120.80 in
3067.00 mm

Power Rating

Maximum Torque
5259.00 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
7130.00 Nm @ 1500 rpm

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
13400.00 lb
6078.00 kg

General

Aftertreatment
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Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Standard Equipment
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air to Air Aftercooled (ATAAC)
    • Two turbochargers, rear mounted
  • Control System
    • Electronic Engine Control, RH
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing
    • Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump
    • Connections for radiator cooling
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold, dry
    • Two turbochargers with watercooled bearings
    • Two exhaust outlets, 203 mm (8 in) round flange
  • Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel (183 teeth)
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel filter, LH spin-on type
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Electronically controlled unit injectors
  • Instrumentation
    • No standard instrument or gauge panel
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather, top mounted
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler and dipstick, LH
    • Oil pump
    • Oil filter, LH, spin-on type
    • Oil pan
  • Mounting System
    • Trunnion front support
  • Power Take Off
    • Front housing, two sided
  • Protection System
    • ECM monitoring system to provide customer programmable engine
    • Deration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
    • Emergency stop logic inputs provided at 40 pin customer interface connection
  • Starting System
    • Dual 24V electric starting motor
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Lifting eyes
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow