3612 (60 Hz)

3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3612 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Air inlet shutoff
Cooling System
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Front mounted turbos
Exhaust System
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
Fuel System
  • Simplex or duplex
Generator System
  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer
Governor System
  • UG Actuator
Lube System
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
Mounting System
  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration
Starting / Charging System
  • Vane type air starter
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
General:
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

4000 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

3300 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

720 & 900 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

280 mm ( 11 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

300 mm ( 11.8 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

222 l ( 13524 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

13:01

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Direct unit injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

10261.7 mm ( 404 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2530.3 mm ( 99.62 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

3977.7 mm ( 156.6 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

51230 kg ( 112690 lb )

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