Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 1500 hp 1119 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 4580 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 6210 Nm @ 1400 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1200-1800 rpm 1200-1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 1020 hp 761 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3512
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 1500 hp
- 1119 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 4580 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 6210 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat?� 3512 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. 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. These 3512 engines, with ratings: 761-1119 bkW (1020-1500 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm, are non-certified. They are available for global non-regulated areas.
Features At A Glance
- 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
Product Specifications for 3512
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.5 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 3161 in³ 51.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 105 in 2676 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1704 mm |
| Height | 68 in 1720 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 13400 lb 6078 kg |
3512 Standard Equipment
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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- Maximum Power
- 1500 hp
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- Maximum Torque
- 4580 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 6210 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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- 1100 hp
- 820 kW
- Maximum Torque
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- 4353 Nm @ 1450 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
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- Non-Certified
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