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Caterpillar 3512 TA Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3512 TA is a 1100 kW (1250 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA engine. It is available at 1247 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds 286.8 L (75.8 gal) of coolant. The set measures 5544.8×2073.1×2367.2 mm (218.3×81.6×93.2 in) and weighs about 14232 kg (31376 lb).

1100 kW
Standby
51.8 L
Displacement
2
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1100 kW
Standby kVA1250
Prime power890 kW
ControllerEMCP 3.1, EMCP 4
AlternatorCAT HV Generator (4-pole, Class Class F insulation)
Voltage options1247 V
Phase3-phase
Coolant capacity286.8 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)5544×2073×2367 mm
Dry weight14232 kg

Engine

Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA
Displacement51.8 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA

4

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99
Fuel filterP551313Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1R0763, BALDWIN BF7633, LOESING 025135, INGERSOLL RAND 1R0750 KuduParts $17.00

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552020Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 1110716, CATERPILLAR 3I1252, BALDWIN PF7890-10, IMPERIAL 04FS1206 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
OilSump refill with filter310.4 L—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3512 TA?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA is rated 1100 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Caterpillar 3512 TA?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA is powered by the Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar 3512 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA runs on diesel.

What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar 3512 TA?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA cooling system holds 286.8 liters (75.8 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Caterpillar 3512 TA?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA is rated 890 kW prime (1113 kVA), against 1100 kW standby.

How much does the Caterpillar 3512 TA weigh?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA has a dry weight of 14232 kg (31376 lb).

What voltage does the Caterpillar 3512 TA produce?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA is offered in 1247 V, 3-phase-phase.

Which alternator is fitted to the Caterpillar 3512 TA?

The Caterpillar 3512 TA uses a CAT HV Generator alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class F.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%39.210.4
Prime75%58.615.4
Prime100%75.320.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 35121100ekwStandby-HVLowBSFC8224 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — 3512890ekwCont-HVLowBSFC (Caterpillar)Reference (Caterpillar)Reference — LECW2462-01 (Caterpillar)

This page was generated from the 4 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.