3512 Generator Set

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3512 Generator Set

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

  • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
  • Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
  • Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
Standby Rating
1250/1100 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1135/1000 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
1250 ekW
Minimum Rating
890 ekW
Engine Model
3512 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Displacement
3161.03in³
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct Unit Injection
Governor Type
Woodward
Length – Minimum
214.8in
Length – Maximum
219in
Width – Minimum
77.8in
Width – Maximum
78.1in
Height – Minimum
90.7in
Height – Maximum
93.2in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
22210lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
23149lb
  • Air Cleaner
    • Single element with service indicator
  • Starting
    • Heavy duty electric starter(s)
  • Cooling
    • Standard Ambient Radiator
  • Mounting System
    • Rails
  • Controller
    • EMCP 4.2B
  • Telematics
    • Ethernet
  • Alternator
    • Random Wound
    • Internal Excitation (IE)
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Air Cleaner
    • Dual element with service indicator
  • Starting
    • Dual electric starters
    • Standard batteries
    • Oversized batteries
    • Battery charger – 10A
    • Battery charger – 20A
    • Battery charger – 40A
    • Air starter(s)
    • Jacket water heater
  • Cooling
    • No Radiator
    • High Ambient Radiator
  • Muffler
    • Industrial grade (15 dB)
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber
    • Spring vibration Isolators
    • Seismic rated vibration isolators
  • Controller Attachments
    • Local annunciator module
    • Remote annuciator module
    • Expansion I/O module
    • Remote monitoring software
  • Telematics
    • Cellular
  • Extended Service Terms
    • 2 year (Prime)
    • 3 year
    • 5 year
    • 10 year
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
    • Platinum plus
  • Alternator
    • Form wound
    • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
  • Alternator Temperature Rise (over 40°c Ambient)
    • 80°C
    • 105°C
    • 125°C/130°C
    • 150°C
  • Alternator Output Voltage
    • 380V
    • 440V
    • 480V
    • 600V
    • 2400V
    • 4160V
    • 12470V
    • 13200V
    • 13800V
  • Alternator Attachments
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breaker
  • Circuit Breaker
    • 1600A
    • 2000A
    • 2500A
    • 3000A
    • 3200A
    • 4000A
    • Electrically operated
  • Trip Unit
    • LSI
    • LSI-G
    • LSI-P
    • LSIG-P
  • Ancilliary Equipment
    • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
    • Paralleling switchgear
    • Paralleling controls
  • Certifications
    • IBC seismic certification
    • HCAI/OSHPD OSP preapproved

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