Service parts for the 3512B HD
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1875 |
| Prime power | 1280 kW |
| Emissions | Low BSFC, Low Emissions |
| Controller | EMCP 3.1 |
| Oil capacity | 310.4 L |
| Alternator | CAT HV Generator (4-pole, Class Class F insulation) |
| Voltage options | 1100 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Coolant capacity | 305.8 L |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5693×2286×2367 mm |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 310.4 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 305.8 L |
| Displacement | 58.6 L |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar 3512B HD
3Engine-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.
Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P554005 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O | FridayParts $41.73 |
| Fuel filter | P551316 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On | CATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 | KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99 |
| Fuel / water separator | P552020 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | CATERPILLAR 1110716, CATERPILLAR 3I1252, BALDWIN PF7890-10, IMPERIAL 04FS1206 | buy |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar 3512B HD| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 1327171 | eBay $312.86 | |||
| Fuel filter | 3890433 | Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99 | |||
| Coolant | Cat Extended Life Coolant | 305.8 L | — | ||
| Oil | Sump refill with filter | 310.4 L | — |
Service specifications
12| 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 | 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.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat Extended Life Coolant | 305.8 L | Engine coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank | ||
| 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) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3512B HD?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar 3512B HD use?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD is powered by the Caterpillar 3512B HD engine.
Is the Caterpillar 3512B HD diesel or gas?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD runs on Diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar 3512B HD?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD engine in the Caterpillar 3512B HD has an oil capacity of 310.4 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar 3512B HD?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD cooling system holds 305.8 liters (80.8 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar 3512B HD?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD is rated 1280 kW prime (1600 kVA), against 1500 kW standby.
What voltage does the Caterpillar 3512B HD produce?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD is offered in 1100 V, 3-phase.
What alternator does the Caterpillar 3512B HD use?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD uses a CAT HV Generator alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class F.
What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3512B HD use?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD uses fuel filter part number 3890433.
What air filter does the Caterpillar 3512B HD use?
The Caterpillar 3512B HD uses air filter part number 1327171.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 50% | 200.3 | 52.9 |
| Standby | 75% | 288.9 | 76.3 |
| Standby | 100% | 390.9 | 103.3 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 10 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.