3512C

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The Cat® 3512C commercial propulsion engine is designed for hard-working marine applications where reliability, fuel efficiency and emissions compliance are critical. With a wide range of ratings, advanced electronic controls and a proven V12 platform, the 3512C delivers dependable performance for tug, governmental and other workboat applications

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Application Workboat
Speed Range 1200 - 1800 rpm
Emissions IMO II, China II
Aspiration Twin Turbocharged Aspirator

Engine Specifications

Application
Workboat
Speed Range
1200 - 1800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, China II
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged Aspirator
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Stroke - HD
8.46in
Displacement
3161in³
Displacement - HD
3574in³
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise or Clockwise
Configuration
V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights

Maximum Dry Weight
17866lb
Length - Engine
111.1in
Maximum Length
102in
Maximum Width
80.2in
Minimum Dry Weight
14400lb
Minimum Width
80.2in
Minimum Height
75in
Minimum Length
102in
Maximum Height
75in

Power Rating

Power Range
1281 - 2552 bhp

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Powercore air cleaner
  • Control System
    • Dual Caterpillar A6 Electronic Engine Control with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
    • Rigid Wiring Harness (20 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
  • Exhaust System
    • 3500C engines:
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
    • Duplex Fuel Filters
  • Instrumentation
    • Electronic service meter, instrument panel (24V), start/stop switch, emergency stop button, maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning light, maintenance clear switch, start motor magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
    • Graphical Unit (Color Marine Power Display) for analog or digital of:
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather groups, Top mounted
    • Oil filler and dipstick, LH or RH
    • Oil pump, gear type
    • 250 / 500 / 1000 hour sump oil pan options
  • Mounting System
    • Rails, engine mounting, ledge type, 203 mm x 203 mm (8 in x 8 in) or Front Trunnion
  • Power Takeoffs
    • Accessory drives: Lower RH, lower LH
    • Front housing, two-sided
  • Protection System
    • A6 Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine derating strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
    • Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)
    • Safety shutoff protection:
  • General
    • Vibration damper and guard
    • Lifting eyes
    • NOTE: Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchange
  • Flywheel And Flywheel Housing
    • Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
    • Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
  • Cooling System
    • Oil cooler
    • Thermostats and housing, Full open temperature 92 C (198 F)
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Auxiliary fresh water pump
    • Aftercooler system: If using glycol, up to maximum 20% glycol concentration is allowed

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air Inlet Adapters
  • Charging System
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternator 24V/60amp
  • Control System
    • Throttle Control
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant Shunt Tank
    • Cooling System Options
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible Fittings
    • Elbows, Flexible Fittings, and Flanges for exhaust connections
    • Flanges
    • Flange and Exhaust Expanders
    • Mufflers
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel Cooler Heat Exchanger - Sea Water
    • Primary Fuel Filter
    • Fuel Level Switch
    • Rigid Fuel Lines
    • Flexible Fuel Lines
  • Instrumentation
    • Communication Modules
    • Color Marine Power Display System equipped with access to Marine Digital Services
    • Pilot House Instrument Panels
    • Marine Gear Sensors
  • Lube System
    • Sump Pumps
    • Lubricating Oil
  • Power Take-offs
    • Stub Shafts
    • Crankshaft Pulleys
    • Damper Guard
    • Flexible Coupling and Guards
  • Marine Society Requirements
    • Green Passport Documentation
    • Spray Shielding
  • Protection System
    • Shutoff and Alarm Contactors
  • Special Appearance Packages
    • Special Appearance Packages with Chrome Covers
    • Yacht Class Finish
  • Starting System
    • Air Starting Motor Options
    • Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
    • Battery Rack
  • Mounting System
    • Engine Supports
    • Vibration Isolation Mountings
  • Packing
    • Shrink Wrap Protection
    • Storage Preservation with Glycol Solution/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
    • Export Boxing
    • Export Packaging

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