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| Power Range | 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW) 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW) |
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Commercial Propulsion Engines 3512C Tier 3
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- Power Range
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
Overview
The 3512C High Displacement marine engines are now available in a wide range of ratings that meet EPA Marine Tier 3 and IMO II regulations without any additional aftertreatment. These new propulsion, auxiliary, and DEP engines, designed and built from the current 3512C and 3516C platforms, have minimal dimensional and weight changes in comparison. Owning and operating costs are also very similar. For the specific fuel consumption of each rating please refer to the performance data. New features include stainless steel exhaust heat shields, closed crankcase ventilation system, and EPA Tier 3 compliance.
Features At A Glance
Making Your Investment Work Harder
DRIVING DOWN TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
IMPROVING WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY
FULLY INTEGRATED MARINE POWER SOLUTION
Product Specifications for 3512C Tier 3
Engine Specifications
| Speed Range | 1600-1800 rpm 1600-1800 rpm |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 3, IMO II EPA Tier 3, IMO II |
| Aspiration | TTA TTA |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.46 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 3574 in³ 58.6 l |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise or Clockwise Counterclockwise or Clockwise |
| Configuration | Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
Dimensions & Weights
| Minimum Dry Weight | 16508 lb 7488 kg |
| Minimum Length | 104.2 in 2465 mm |
| Maximum Length | 104.2 in 2465 mm |
| Minimum Height | 87.5 in 2222.6 mm |
| Maximum Height | 87.5 in 2222.6 mm |
| Minimum Width | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Maximum Width | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
3512C Tier 3 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Powercore air cleaner
Control System
- Dual Caterpillar A4 Electronic Engine Control with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
- Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
Exhaust System
- 3500C engines:
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
Lube System
- Crankcase breather groups, Top mounted
- Oil filler and dipstick, LH or RH
- Oil pump, gear type
- 250 or 1000 hour sump oil pan
Mounting System
- 3500C engines:
Power Takeoffs
- Accessory drives: Lower RH, lower LH
- Front housing, two-sided
Protection System
- A4 Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine derating strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
- Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)
- Safety shutoff protection:
General
- Vibration damper and guard
- Lifting eyes
- NOTE: Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchange
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
- Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
Cooling System
- Oil cooler
- Thermostats and housing, Full open temperature 92 C (198 F)
- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Auxiliary fresh water pump
- Aftercooler system: If using glycol, up to maximum 20% glycol concentration is allowed
Instrumentation
- Electronic service meter, instrument panel (24V), start/stop switch, emergency stop button, maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning light, maintenance clear switch, start motor magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
- Graphical Unit (Color Marine Power Display) for analog or digital of:
3512C Tier 3 Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air Inlet Adapters
Charging System
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternator
Control System
- Throttle Control
Cooling System
- Coolant Shunt Tank
- Cooling System Options
Exhaust System
- Flexible Fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and Exhaust Expanders
- Mufflers
Fuel System
- Fuel Cooler Heat Exchanger - Sea Water
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel Level Switch
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Flexible Fuel Lines
Instrumentation
- Communication Modules
- Color Marine Power Display System
- Pilot House Instrument Panels
- Marine Gear Sensors
Lube System
- Sump Pumps
- Lubricating Oil
Power Take-Offs
- Stub Shafts
- Crankshaft Pulleys
- Damper Guard
- Flexible Coupling and Guards
Marine Society Requirements
- Green Passport Documentation
- Spray Shielding
Protection System
- Shutoff and Alarm Contactors
Special Appearance Packages
- Special Appearance Packages with Chrome Covers
- Yacht Class Finish
Starting System
- Air Starting Motor Options
- Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
- Battery Rack
Mounting System
- Engine Supports
- Vibration Isolation Mountings
Paints
- Paint Color Options
Packing
- Shrink Wrap Protection
- Storage Preservation with Glycol Solution/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
- Export Boxing
- Export Packaging
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Marine Power Systems
3512C Tier 3
Selected
- Power Range
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
- EPA Tier 3, IMO II
Marine Power Systems
3512C IMO II
- Power Range
- 1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)
- 1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
- 1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, EU IW
- IMO II, EU IW
Marine Power Systems
3512E Tier 4 / IMO III
- Power Range
- 1341-2549 bhp (1000-1901 bkW)
- 1341-2549 bhp (1000-1901 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600-1800 rpm
- 1600-1800 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO III
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO III
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Caterpillar product brochures and other informational documents are available for your growing business.
- 3512C HD Propulsion Spec Sheet @ 1600 rpm (1000-1230 bkW) Downloadable PDF Opens in a New Tab file_download
- 3512C HD Propulsion Spec Sheet @ 1600 rpm (1350-1500 bkW) Downloadable PDF Opens in a New Tab file_download
- 3512C HD Propulsion Spec Sheet @ 1800 rpm (1120-1230 bkW) Downloadable PDF Opens in a New Tab file_download
- 3512C HD Propulsion Spec Sheet @ 1800 rpm (1678,1765 bkW) Downloadable PDF Opens in a New Tab file_download