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Cat 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine

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Cat 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine

Overview

The Cat® 3512 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 761-1119 bkW (1020-1500 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and available for global non-regulated areas. Industries and applications powered by 3512 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.

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

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

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

  • 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
Maximum Power
1500hp
Maximum Torque
4580lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed
1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power
1020hp
Emissions
Non-Certified
Length
105in
Width
67in
Height
68in
Weight – Net Dry – Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
13400lb
Engine Configuration
V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
6.7in
Stroke
7.5in
Displacement
3161in³
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
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  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
    • Turbocharger, rear mounted
    • Jacket water aftercooled
  • Control System
    • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
    • Air-fuel ratio control
    • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
    • Governor control
    • Positive locking
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing
    • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Flywheels And Flywheel Housing
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel
    • 183 flywheel teeth
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
    • Fuel transfer pump
  • Instrumentation
    • Instrument Panel, RH
    • Engine oil pressure gauge
    • Fuel pressure gauge
    • Oil filter differential gauge
    • Jacket water temperature gauge
    • Service meter, electric
    • Tachometer
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather, top mounted
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler
    • Oil dipstick
    • Oil pump
    • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
    • Shallow oil pan
    • Fumes disposal (not installed)
  • Mounting System
    • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
  • Power Take Off
    • Accessory drive, upper RH
    • Front housing, single sided
  • Protection System
    • Junction box
    • Manual shutoff, RH
    • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
    • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
    • Water temperature
    • Overspeed
    • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
  • Starting System
    • Starting switch
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Lifting eyes
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request

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