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Caterpillar G3412C Engine

The Caterpillar G3412C is an engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar.

Also known as: G3412C, Caterpillar G3412C

Part of the Caterpillar G3412C engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

1800 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Rated speed1800 rpm

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantCat DEACDiesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat ELCDiesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat NGECNatural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first
Engine oilCat NGEONatural Gas
Engine oilCat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30-40°C to 30°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40-30°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 10W-30-18°C to 40°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 15W-40-9°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
GreaseCat Generator Set GreasePart Number 108-8611

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar G3412C family

4
Part #DescriptionCategory
1W-3637Air PrimaryAir filter
108-3515GasketGasket
104-3170Spark PlugSpark plug
128-6238Spark PlugSpark plug

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

15

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

Which generators use the Caterpillar G3412C engine?

The Caterpillar G3412C powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar G3412C.