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Caterpillar 3412 CTA Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA is a 27.02 L 6-cylinder cta engine rated at 2100 rpm, producing up to 560 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3412C TA. It holds 69 L (18.2 gal) of oil and 147 L (38.8 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar 3412 CTA

27.02 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
2100 rpm
Rated speed
560 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity69.0 L
Coolant capacity147.0 L
Displacement27.02 L
Cylinders6
AspirationCTA
Rated speed2100 rpm
Gross power560 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
Caterpillar 3412C TA

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterSingle element canister type air cleaner, Service indicator1250 hr find
Fuel filterPrimary and secondary fuel filters, Water separator51344901250 hr PartsGeek $48.97
Oil filter1250 hr find
BeltFan and belt guards, Exhaust flex and ANSI style outlet flange, gasket, bolts and mating weld flange1250 hr find
CoolantCat® Extended Life Coolant90.0 L6000 hr
OilSump refill with filter69.0 L

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 7T1S90 Caterpillar 7W6611 Caterpillar 1063973 Caterpillar 612506 Donaldson P525026 Donaldson P525129 Donaldson P533884 Donaldson P532506
  • Fuel filter (primary): Caterpillar 5134490 Donaldson P551858 Wix 33780
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Wix 57792 Wix 51792 Ac Delco PF879L

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

5
  • Caterpillar 992C — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar 992D — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar D10N — Tractor Tracked
  • Caterpillar D9L — Tractor Tracked
  • Manitowoc 4599 SERIES 4 — Dragline

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3412 CTA?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA engine has an oil capacity of 69.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3412 CTA?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA has a displacement of 27.02 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3412 CTA engine?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3412C TA.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3412 CTA use?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P551808.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3412 CTA use?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 5134490, Donaldson P551858, Wix 33780.

What air filter does the Caterpillar 3412 CTA use?

The Caterpillar 3412 CTA uses air filter part numbers Caterpillar 7T1S90, Caterpillar 7W6611, Caterpillar 1063973.