The Caterpillar 3512 TA is a 51.8 L 12-cylinder ta engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1120 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the DM8220, DM8223 and MISSION CRITICAL STANDBY. It holds 310.4 L (82.0 gal) of oil and 286.8 L (75.8 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: CAT 3512 TA
Part of the Caterpillar 3512 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 310.4 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 286.8 L |
| Displacement | 51.8 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1120 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | Sump refill with filter | 310.4 L | — |
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The Caterpillar 3512 TA engine has an oil capacity of 310.4 liters.
The Caterpillar 3512 TA has a displacement of 51.8 liters with 12 cylinders.
The Caterpillar 3512 TA powers 5 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3512 TA, Caterpillar DM8220, Caterpillar DM8223, Caterpillar MISSION CRITICAL STANDBY, Caterpillar SR5.