At a glance data:
Power Range:
1281 - 2552 bhp
Speed Range:
1200 - 1800 rpm
Emissions:
IMO II
Aspiration:
TTA
Overview
The Cat 3512C marine propulsion engine makes your investment work harder. Through a wide range of available power ratings (including High Displacement ratings), no required aftertreatment technology, and nominal rated BSFC fuel consumption - it will drive down your total cost of ownership. With a redesigned piston bowl shape to improve combustion, and improved fuel delivery, this engine is IMO II emissions compliant and committed to sustainable environmental development. Single-source support, the Caterpillar warranty, and industry-leading one-year warranty on parts make the 3512C a fully integrated marine power solution.
Power Rating
Power Range:
1281 - 2552 bhp
Engine Specifications
Speed Range:
1200 - 1800 rpm
Emissions:
IMO II
Aspiration:
TTA
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Stroke - HD:
8.46in
Displacement:
3161.0in³
Displacement - HD:
3574.0in³
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise or Clockwise
Configuration:
V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
Maximum Length:
102.0in
Maximum Width:
80.2in
Minimum Dry Weight:
14400.0lb
Minimum Width:
80.2in
Minimum Height:
75.0in
Minimum Length:
102.0in
Maximum Height:
75.0in
Maximum Dry Weight:
16340lb
Standard Equipment
air inlet system
- Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Powercore air cleaner
control system
- Dual Caterpillar A4 Electronic Engine Control with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
- Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
exhaust system
- 3500C engines:
fuel system
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
instrumentation
- Electronic service meter, instrument panel (24V), start/stop switch, emergency stop button, maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning light, maintenance clear switch, start motor magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
- Graphical Unit (Color Marine Power Display) for analog or digital of:
lube system
- Crankcase breather groups, Top mounted
- Oil filler and dipstick, LH or RH
- Oil pump, gear type
- 250 or 1000 hour sump oil pan
mounting system
- Rails, engine mounting, ledge type, 203 mm x 203 mm (8 in x 8 in) or Front Trunnion
power takeoffs
- Accessory drives: Lower RH, lower LH
- Front housing, two-sided
protection system
- A4 Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine derating strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
- Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)
- Safety shutoff protection:
general
- Vibration damper and guard
- Lifting eyes
- NOTE: Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchange
flywheel and flywheel housing
- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
- Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
cooling system
- Oil cooler
- Thermostats and housing, Full open temperature 92 C (198 F)
- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Auxiliary fresh water pump
- Aftercooler system: If using glycol, up to maximum 20% glycol concentration is allowed
Optional Equipment
air inlet system
- Air Inlet Adapters
charging system
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternator
control system
- Throttle Control
cooling system
- Coolant Shunt Tank
- Cooling System Options
exhaust system
- Flexible Fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and Exhaust Expanders
- Mufflers
fuel system
- Fuel Cooler Heat Exchanger - Sea Water
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel Level Switch
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Flexible Fuel Lines
instrumentation
- Communication Modules
- Color Marine Power Display System
- Pilot House Instrument Panels
- Marine Gear Sensors
lube system
- Sump Pumps
- Lubricating Oil
power take-offs
- Stub Shafts
- Crankshaft Pulleys
- Damper Guard
- Flexible Coupling and Guards
marine society requirements
- Green Passport Documentation
- Spray Shielding
protection system
- Shutoff and Alarm Contactors
special appearance packages
- Special Appearance Packages with Chrome Covers
- Yacht Class Finish
starting system
- Air Starting Motor Options
- Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
- Battery Rack
mounting system
- Engine Supports
- Vibration Isolation Mountings
packing
- Shrink Wrap Protection
- Storage Preservation with Glycol Solution/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
- Export Boxing
- Export Packaging
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