Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1875 |
| Prime power | 1360 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 390.8 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 6319×2281×2794 mm |
| Dry weight | 13970 kg |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar 3512C| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | 3890434 | PartsGeek | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25° C (77° F) | — |
Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3512C — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.
- Fuel filter: Caterpillar 1R0763 Caterpillar 3890433 Donaldson P551313 Donaldson P551316
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3512C?
The Caterpillar 3512C is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).
What engine does the Caterpillar 3512C use?
The Caterpillar 3512C is powered by the Caterpillar 3512C engine.
What fuel does the Caterpillar 3512C use?
The Caterpillar 3512C runs on Diesel.
Parts
1| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440725 | Connecting rods | Connecting rod | PartsGeek |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 119.7 | 31.6 |
| Prime | 50% | 201.7 | 53.3 |
| Prime | 75% | 285.8 | 75.5 |
| Prime | 100% | 364.1 | 96.2 |
| Standby | 25% | 128.4 | 33.9 |
| Standby | 50% | 219.7 | 58.0 |
| Standby | 75% | 310.5 | 82.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 395.9 | 104.6 |
Available documents
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