Power System

Cat® 3512C Industrial Diesel Engine

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.

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.

Equipment Highlights

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

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Specs
  • Engine Configuration: V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
  • Bore: 6.7 in
  • Stroke: 7.5 in
  • Displacement: 3158 in³
  • Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled
  • Rotation from Flywheel End: Counterclockwise
  • Aftertreatment: -
  • Maximum Power: 1500 hp
  • Maximum Torque: 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
  • Rated Speed: 1800 rpm
  • Minimum Power: 1500 hp
  • Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
  • Length: 120.8 in
  • Width: 70.3 in
  • Height: 71.1 in
  • Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments: 13400 lb
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