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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.

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 SOS^SM 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 SOS^SM 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

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 SOS^SM 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 SOS^SM 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

Power Rating

Minimum Power: 1500.0bhp
Maximum Power: 1500.0bhp
Rated Speeds: 1800 rpm
Minimum Power: 1500HP
Maximum Power: 1500HP
Rated Speed: 1800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 5259lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Maximum Power: 1500hp
Maximum Torque: 5259lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Rated Speed: 1800 rpm
Minimum Power: 1500hp

Emission Standards

Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
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 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
Bore: 6.7in
Stroke: 7.5in
Displacement: 3158in³
Aftertreatment: -
Engine Configuration: V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore: 6.7in
Stroke: 7.5in
Displacement: 3158in³
Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End: Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment: -

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)

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)
Height: 71.1in
Width: 70.3in
Length: 120.8in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 13400lb
Length: 120.8in
Width: 70.3in
Height: 71.1in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 13400lb

Standard/Optional Features

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

Optional Equipment:

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