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Industrial

Cat® 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine

  • Minimum Power
    1020.0 bhp
  • Maximum Power
    1500 HP
  • Maximum Power
    1500 HP
  • Maximum Power
    1500.0 bhp
Power Rating
Minimum Power
1020.0 bhp
Maximum Power
1500 HP
Maximum Power
1500 HP
Maximum Power
1500.0 bhp
Maximum Torque
4580 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Maximum Torque
4580 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
1200-1800 rpm
Rated Speed
1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power
1020 HP
Minimum Power
1020 HP
Rated Speed
1200-1800 rpm
Emission Standards
Emissions
Non-certified
Emissions
Non-Certified
Emissions
Non-Certified
General
Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Bore
6.7 in
Bore
6.7 in
Stroke
7.5 in
Stroke
7.5 in
Stroke
190 mm (7.5 in)
Stroke
190 mm (7.5 in)
Displacement
3161 in³
Displacement
3161 in³
Displacement
51.8 L (3161 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Displacement
51.8 L (3161 in³)
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation
Counterclockwise
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
-
Aftertreatment
-
Lube System
310.4 l (327.9 qt)
Lube System
310.4 l (327.9 qt)
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length
105 in
Length
105 in
Width
67 in
Width
67 in
Height
68 in
Height
68 in
Weight
13400 lb
Weight
13400 lb
Height
1720 mm (68 in)
Length
2676 mm (105 in)
Weight
6078 kg (13,400 lb)
Width
1703 mm (67 in)
Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)
Length
2676 mm (105 in)
Width
1703 mm (67 in)
Height
1720 mm (68 in)
Weight
6078 kg (13,400 lb)
  • 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