3512C High Displacement Propulsion Engine

The Cat 3512C marine propulsion engine makes your investment work harder. Through a wide range of available power 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

Making Your Investment Work Harder

Uses advanced predictive modeling software to select best nozzle configurations and combustion cylinder geometry, Stainless steel exhaust manifold and turbo heat shields, Closed crankcase ventilation system, Dual camshafts, Reduced aftercooler heat load for smaller heat exchanger requirements

Driving Down Total Cost of Ownership

A wide range of power ratings available, No aftertreatment technology required, Fuel consumption nominal rated BSFC

Committed to Sustainable Development

Modified piston bowl shape to improve combustion and reduce emissions, Uses K-factor injector to align with predictive model analysis, Better electronic injection control using crank timing vs. cam timing, EPA Marine Tier 3/IMO Tier II Emissions Compliant, Lower IMAT = Lower NOx

Improving Workforce Efficiency

Electronic governing (A4 ECU), Instrument panel shipped loose with Color Marine Power Display (MPD), Cold mode start strategy, Programmable low idle, Optional marine alarm and protection system

Fully Integrated Marine Power Solution

Single-source support, Caterpillar warranty for all factory packaged components, Industry-leading one-year warranty on parts

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
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
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
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:

Additional information

Offering Type

Ratings - Power Range

1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)

Engine - Speed Range

1600-1800 rpm

Engine - Emissions

EPA Tier 3, IMO II

Engine - Aspiration

TTA

Engine - Bore

170.0 mm ( 6.69 in )

Engine - Stroke

215.0 mm ( 8.5 in )

Engine - Displacement

58.6 l ( 3574.0 in³ )

Engine - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise

Engine - Configuration

Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights - Width

2037 mm ( 80.2 in )

Dimensions & Weights - Height

2222.6 mm ( 87.5 in )

Dimensions & Weights - Dry Weight

7488 kg ( 16508 lb )

Dimensions & Weights - Length

2645 mm ( 104.2 in )

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