3512C

Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine

For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. 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. The 3512C engine, with a rating of 1120 bkW (1500 bhp) @ 1800 rpm, is U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent. It is available using U.S. EPA Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

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Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

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

Additional information

Offering Type

Power Rating - Maximum Power

1120 kW ( 1500 HP )
Power Rating - Maximum Torque

7130 Nm @ 1500 rpm ( 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm )
Power Rating - Rated Speed

1800 rpm
Power Rating - Minimum Power

1120 kW ( 1500 HP )
Emission Standards - Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
General - Engine Configuration

V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
General - Bore

170 mm ( 6.7 in )
General - Stroke

190 mm ( 7.5 in )
General - Displacement

51.8 l ( 3158 in³ )
General - Aspiration

Turbocharged Aftercooled
General - Rotation from Flywheel End

Counterclockwise
General - Aftertreatment

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Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Length

3067 mm ( 120.8 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Width

1785 mm ( 70.3 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Height

1319 mm ( 71.1 in )
Engine Dimensions - Approximate - Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

6078 kg ( 13400 lb )

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