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Cat® 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
1500hp
Maximum Torque:
4580lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power:
1020hp

Overview

The Cat® 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 761-1119 bkW (1020-1500 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas. Industries and applications powered by 3512 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

Maximum Power:
1500hp
Maximum Torque:
4580lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed:
1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power:
1020hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
Non-Certified

General

Engine Configuration:
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore:
6.7in
Stroke:
7.5in
Displacement:
3161in³
Compression Ratio:
13.0:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
-

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
105in
Width:
67in
Height:
68in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
13400lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
  • Turbocharger, rear mounted
  • Jacket water aftercooled

control system

  • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
  • Air-fuel ratio control
  • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
  • Governor control
  • Positive locking

cooling system

  • Thermostats and housing
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal

exhaust system

  • Exhaust manifold, dry

flywheels and flywheel housing

  • SAE No. 00 flywheel
  • 183 flywheel teeth
  • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing

fuel system

  • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
  • Fuel transfer pump

instrumentation

  • Instrument Panel, RH
  • Engine oil pressure gauge
  • Fuel pressure gauge
  • Oil filter differential gauge
  • Jacket water temperature gauge
  • Service meter, electric
  • Tachometer

lube system

  • Crankcase breather, top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Oil dipstick
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
  • Shallow oil pan
  • Fumes disposal (not installed)

mounting system

  • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.

power take off

  • Accessory drive, upper RH
  • Front housing, single sided

protection system

  • Junction box
  • Manual shutoff, RH
  • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
  • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
  • Water temperature
  • Overspeed
  • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown

starting system

  • Starting switch

general

  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

Optional Equipment