CAT® 3512B INDUSTRIAL DIESEL ENGINE
The Cat® 3512B Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 1119-1231 bkW (1500-1650 bhp) @ 1800 rpm. These ratings are non-certified and are available for global non-regulated areas. Industries and applications powered by 3512B 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.
power rating
Minimum Power1119.0 bkW
Maximum Power1231.0 bkW
Rated Speed1800 rpm


emission standards
EmissionsNon-certified
general
Engine ConfigurationV-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke190 mm (7.5 in)
Displacement51.8 L (3158 in³)
AspirationTurbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
engine dimensions approximate final dimensions dependent on selected options
Length3067 mm (120.8 in)
Width1785 mm (70.3 in)
Height1806 mm (71.1 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments) 6078 kg (13,400 lb)
3512B 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