3512C

Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine

3512C LRC
Maximum Power
1500 hp
Maximum Torque
5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
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.
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THE RUNDOWN

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
Power Rating
Maximum Power1500hp
Maximum Torque5259lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Rated Speed1800 rpm
Minimum Power1500hp
Emission Standards
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
General
Engine ConfigurationV-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore6.7in
Stroke7.5in
Displacement3158in³
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel EndCounterclockwise
Aftertreatment-
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
Length120.8in
Width70.3in
Height71.1in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments13400lb
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