Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 1500 hp 1120 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm 7130 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 1500 hp 1120 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3512C
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 1500 hp
- 1120 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- 7130 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3512C 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 3512C 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. The 3512C engine, with a rating of 1120 bkW (1500 bhp) @ 1800 rpm, is U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent. It is available using U.S. EPA Flexibility, and for other regulated and 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
- 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 3512C
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent |
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 | 3158 in³ 51.8 l |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 120.8 in 3067 mm |
| Width | 70.3 in 1785 mm |
| Height | 71.1 in 1319 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 13400 lb 6078 kg |
3512C Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air to Air Aftercooled (ATAAC)
- Two turbochargers, rear mounted
Control System
- Electronic Engine Control, RH
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump
- Connections for radiator cooling
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
- Two turbochargers with watercooled bearings
- Two exhaust outlets, 203 mm (8 in) round flange
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 00 flywheel (183 teeth)
- SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, LH spin-on type
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically controlled unit injectors
Instrumentation
- No standard instrument or gauge panel
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler and dipstick, LH
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, LH, spin-on type
- Oil pan
Mounting System
- Trunnion front support
Power Take Off
- Front housing, two sided
Protection System
- ECM monitoring system to provide customer programmable engine
- Deration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
- Emergency stop logic inputs provided at 40 pin customer interface connection
Starting System
- Dual 24V electric starting motor
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow
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- Maximum Power
- 1500 hp
- 1120 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- 7130 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
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- Maximum Power
- 1650 hp
- 1231 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 5296 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
- 7180 Nm @ 1450 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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- Maximum Power
- 2000 hp
- 1492 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 6189 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 8391 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
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