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Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

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

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

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

General

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

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

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