3512C Propulsion Engine (IMO II)
The Cat 3512C marine propulsion engine makes your investment work harder. Through a wide range of available power ratings (including High Displacement ratings), no required aftertreatment technology, and nominal rated
... BSFC fuel consumption - it will drive down your total cost of ownership. With a redesigned piston bowl shape to improve combustion, and improved fuel delivery, this engine is IMO II emissions compliant and committed to sustainable environmental development. Single-source support, the Caterpillar warranty, and industry-leading one-year warranty on parts make the 3512C a fully integrated marine power solution.
Power Rating
- Power Range
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1281 - 2552 bhp
Engine Specifications
- Speed Range
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1200 - 1800 rpm
- Emissions
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IMO II
- Aspiration
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TTA
- Bore
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6.69in
- Stroke
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7.48in
- Stroke - HD
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8.46in
- Displacement
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3161in³
- Displacement - HD
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3574in³
- Rotation from Flywheel End
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Counterclockwise or Clockwise
- Configuration
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V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Dimensions & Weights
- Minimum Dry Weight
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14400lb
- Maximum Length
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102in
- Maximum Width
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80.2in
- Maximum Height
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75in
- Minimum Height
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75in
- Minimum Length
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102in
- Minimum Width
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80.2in
- Maximum Dry Weight
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16340lb
Driving down total cost of ownership
A wide range of power ratings available, No aftertreatment technology required, Fuel consumption nominal rated BSFC
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Modified piston bowl shape to improve combustion and reduce emissions. Better electronic injection control using crank timing vs. cam timing, IMO Tier II Emissions Compliant, Lower IMAT = Lower NOx
IMPROVING WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY
Electronic governing (A6 ECU), Instrument panel shipped loose with color Marine Power Display (MPD), cold mode start strategy, programmable low idle, optional marine alarm and protection system
FULLY INTEGRATED MARINE POWER SOLUTION
Single-source support, Caterpillar warranty for all factory packaged components, Industry-leading one-year warranty on parts
Standard Equipment:
- Air Inlet System
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- Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Powercore air cleaner
- Control System
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- Dual Caterpillar A4 Electronic Engine Control with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
- Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
- Fuel System
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- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Instrumentation
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- 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
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- Crankcase breather groups, Top mounted
- Oil filler and dipstick, LH or RH
- Oil pump, gear type
- 250 or 1000 hour sump oil pan
- Mounting System
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- Rails, engine mounting, ledge type, 203 mm x 203 mm (8 in x 8 in) or Front Trunnion
- Power Takeoffs
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- Accessory drives: Lower RH, lower LH
- Front housing, two-sided
- Protection System
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- A4 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
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- Vibration damper and guard
- Lifting eyes
- NOTE: Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchange
- Flywheel And Flywheel Housing
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- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
- Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
- Cooling System
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- 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:
- Charging System
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- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternator
- Cooling System
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- Coolant Shunt Tank
- Cooling System Options
- Exhaust System
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- Flexible Fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and Exhaust Expanders
- Mufflers
- Fuel System
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- Fuel Cooler Heat Exchanger - Sea Water
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel Level Switch
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Flexible Fuel Lines
- Instrumentation
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- Communication Modules
- Color Marine Power Display System
- Pilot House Instrument Panels
- Marine Gear Sensors
- Lube System
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- Sump Pumps
- Lubricating Oil
- Power Take-offs
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- Stub Shafts
- Crankshaft Pulleys
- Damper Guard
- Flexible Coupling and Guards
- Marine Society Requirements
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- Green Passport Documentation
- Spray Shielding
- Protection System
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- Shutoff and Alarm Contactors
- Special Appearance Packages
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- Special Appearance Packages with Chrome Covers
- Yacht Class Finish
- Starting System
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- Air Starting Motor Options
- Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
- Battery Rack
- Mounting System
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- Engine Supports
- Vibration Isolation Mountings
- Packing
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- Shrink Wrap Protection
- Storage Preservation with Glycol Solution/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
- Export Boxing
- Export Packaging
