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Producing reliable power from 1230 to 1500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3512C 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. Generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards)
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Provides great block load capability and durability
| Standby Rating | 1500 ekW 1500 ekW |
| Prime Power Rating | 1360 ekW 1360 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Certified U.S. EPA Certified |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1500 ekW 1500 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1230 ekW 1230 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 3161.03 in³ 51.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3 |
| Length - Maximum | 248.6 in 6319.4 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 89.8 in 2281.2 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 110 in 2794 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 30790 lb 13970 kg |
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