Service parts for the 3512B TA
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
1 requiredOil system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1250 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1500 |
| Prime power | 1135 kW |
| Controller | EMCP 3.1, EMCP 4 |
| Oil capacity | 310.4 L |
| Alternator | SR5 |
| Voltage options | 12 V, 470 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Coolant capacity | 156.8 L |
| Max ambient | 90 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5240×2286×2342 mm |
| Dry weight | 14325 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 310.4 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 1614.0 L |
| Displacement | 51.8 L |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar 3512B TA
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 TA| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 1200 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 600 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | Secondary fuel filters | 1R0763 | 600 hr | Amazon eBay $16.61 | |
| Oil filter | 3890434 | 1200 hr | Amazon eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97 NAPA $45.70 | ||
| Battery | — | 1200 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 1200 hr | |||
| Coolant | 1614.0 L | — | 3658 hr | ||
| Oil | Sump refill with filter | 310.4 L | — | ||
| Spark plug | — | 1200 hr |
Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3512B TA — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.
- Air filter: Caterpillar 1W3636 Caterpillar 1327171 Donaldson P117781 Donaldson P526415 Wix 42239
Common questions
How many kW is the Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA is rated 1250 kW standby (1500.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar 3512B TA use?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA is powered by the Caterpillar 3512B TA engine.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar 3512B TA run on?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA engine in the Caterpillar 3512B TA has an oil capacity of 310.4 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA cooling system holds 156.8 liters (41.4 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA is rated 1135 kW prime (1320 kVA), against 1250 kW standby.
What is the dry weight of the Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA has a dry weight of 14325 kg (31581 lb).
What voltage does the Caterpillar 3512B TA produce?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA is offered in 12 V, 470 V, 3-phase-phase.
What alternator comes on the Caterpillar 3512B TA?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA uses a SR5 alternator.
What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3512B TA use?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA uses oil filter part number 3890434.
Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar 3512B TA take?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA uses fuel filter part number 1R0763.
Which air filter part number does the Caterpillar 3512B TA take?
The Caterpillar 3512B TA uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1W3636, CATERPILLAR 1327171.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 75.6 | 19.9 | |
| Prime | 50% | 273.0 | 72.1 |
| Prime | 75% | 346.3 | 91.5 |
| Standby | 28.9 | 7.7 | |
| Standby | 50% | 197.6 | 52.2 |
| Standby | 75% | 281.6 | 74.4 |
| Standby | 100% | 384.7 | 101.6 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 6 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.