3512

3512 LRC

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.

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Emissions Non-Certified
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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.

  February 29, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Power Rating
Maximum Power
Maximum Torque
Rated Speed 1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power
Emission Standards
Emissions Non-Certified
General
Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
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

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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