3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
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  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
Cat Diesel Engine
Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Worldwide Product Support
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S��?�O��?�S��?��?��? program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Engine Specifications

Bore
11in
Displacement
1127in3
Stroke
11.8in
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Engine Model
3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Total Displacement
13524in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Bore
11in
Displacement
13524in³
Stroke
11.8in
Fuel System
13524in³

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
4400 kVA
Maximum Rating
4850 kVA
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
750 & 1000 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle
Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
404in
Width - Maximum
99.62in
Height - Maximum
156.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
112690lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner
    • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air inlet shutoff
  • Cooling System
    • Water temperature regulator
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Jacket water thermostats
    • Front mounted turbos
    • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • 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
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
    • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Mounting System
    • Damper, torsional vibration
    • Engine and generator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Line group for single point custom connection
    • Vane type air starter
    • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
    • Air silencer
  • General:
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Vertical support bracket
    • Soot filter
    • Boost control valve
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Air inlet adapter
  • Cooling System
    • Heating aids
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Expansion tank
    • Heat exchanger for single circuit
    • Cooling system aids
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
    • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Fuel System
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
    • Fuel system connections
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator System
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
    • Class F insulation
    • Busbar connections
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
  • Governor System
    • 230 UA
    • EGB actuator
    • Digital programmers
    • Electronic/actuators
    • 723 Plus
    • Battery backup/power supply
  • Lube System
    • Oil pan drain valve
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Vertically restrained
    • Isolator
    • Non-vertically restrained
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Compressed air flex hose
    • Redundant air starters
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Turbine type air starters
  • General:
    • Custom paint colors

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Engine Model
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Maximum Rating
4850 kVA
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C1.1, In-line 4 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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Engine Model
C1.1, In-line 4, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
110 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating
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