The Caterpillar G3520E is a 86 L 20-cylinder turbocharged separate circuit aftercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the G3520. It holds 541 L (142.9 gal) of oil.
Also known as: G3520E, Caterpillar G3520E
| Oil capacity | 541.0 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 86.0 L |
| Cylinders | 20 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E70) | 12 667 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Gross Input Torque (TH55-E90) | 12 677 | N•m (9350 lb-ft) | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70) | 2.23 | ||
| Other | Stall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90) | 2.23 | ||
| Pressure | Explosion relief valve opening pressure | 1.6 psi (11 kPa) | psi (kPa) | per valve |
| Pressure | WS255 pump plunger load | 238,000 | lb (107,960 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS273XD pump plunger load | 275,000 | lb (124 738 kg) | |
| Pressure | WS305XD pump plunger load | 250,000 | lb (113 398 kg) | |
| Speed | Maximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1970 | rpm | |
| Speed | Rated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions) | 1900 | rpm |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 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 | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | EPA 2D 89.330-96 (fuel reference, Diesel <6.6 L, density 0,845-0,850 kg/L a 15 °C) | Reference condition only, not a lubricant recommendation | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | low sulfated ash oil | Required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) | Contains less than or equal to 15 parts per million sulfur (mg/kg); required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. B20 biodiesel capability available. | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity, LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 btu/lb) | SAE J1995 | Diesel engines 7 liter and higher; used at 29°C (84.2°F) with density 838.9 g/L | ||
| Fuel | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | EPA 2D 89.330-96 | Diesel engines up to 6.6 liter; density 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15°C (59°F); fuel inlet temperature 40°C (104°F) | ||
| Fuel | dry natural gas, LHV 35.54 MJ/Nm3 (905 btu/ft3) | Gas ratings based on SAE J1349 standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part 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 listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Caterpillar G3520E engine has an oil capacity of 541.0 liters.
The Caterpillar G3520E has a displacement of 86.0 liters with 20 cylinders.
The Caterpillar G3520E powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar G3520.