3512C

3512C LRC

Overview

The Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in the following rating: 1120 bkW (1500 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. This rating is U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent. 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.

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
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Benefits & Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

Quality

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

  September 23, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Power Rating
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Minimum Power
Emission Standards
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
General
Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length
Width
Height
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments

Benefits & Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

Quality

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

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

    • 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

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

    • 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

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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