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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.

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.
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Fuel Efficiency

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

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
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World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
- Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM 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
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World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

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

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

Scheduled maintenance, including SOS^SM 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

Full Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for 3512

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Power Rating

Maximum Power	1500.0 HP 1119.0 kW
Maximum Torque	4580.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 6210.0 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Rated Speed	1200-1800 rpm 1200-1800 rpm
Minimum Power	1020.0 HP 761.0 kW

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 170.0 mm
Stroke	7.5 in 190.0 mm
Displacement	3161.0 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	105.0 in 2676.0 mm
Width	67.0 in 1704.0 mm
Height	68.0 in 1720.0 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments	13400.0 lb 6078.0 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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Industrial 3512

Maximum Power: 1500.0 HP; 1119.0 kW
Maximum Torque: 4580.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm; 6210.0 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Emissions: Non-Certified; Non-Certified

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Industrial 3508B

Maximum Power: 1100.0 HP; 820.0 kW
Emissions: Non-Certified; Non-Certified
Rated Speed: 1800 rpm; 1800 rpm

Model Details

Industrial 3512B

3512

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Product Specifications for 3512

Power Rating

Emission Standards

General

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

3512 Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Control System

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

Fuel System

Instrumentation

Lube System

Mounting System

Power Take Off

Protection System

Starting System

General

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