3512C_50Hz_Flush_Mount,  Rear Right
3512C_50Hz_Flush_Mount,  Rear Left
3512C_50Hz_Flush_Mount,  Front Left
3512C_50Hz_Flush_Mount,  Frontr Right
Diesel generator sets

3512C (1750 ekW, 60 Hz)

Producing reliable power of 1750 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3512C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards)

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Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Diesel Engine

  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

Cooling System

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

Cat ECS Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

Warranty

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

Financing

  • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
  • Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
  • Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Full Power up to 50°C Ambient

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency60 Hz
Speed1800 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical
Maximum Rating1750 ekW
Minimum Rating1600 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3512C ATAAC, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in
Stroke8.46 in
Displacement3574 in³
Compression Ratio14.7:1
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeADEM™ A3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum231.3 in
Length - Maximum231.3 in
Width - Minimum89.7 in
Width - Maximum89.7 in
Height - Minimum104.4 in
Height - Maximum104.4 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)31837 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)31837 lb

Air Cleaner

  • Single element with service indicator

Starting

  • Heavy duty electric starter(s)

Cooling

  • Standard Ambient Radiator

Mounting System

  • Rails

Controller

  • Cat ECS 100

Telematics

  • Ethernet

Alternator

  • Random Wound
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation

Power Termination

  • Busbar
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • 3512C, 60 Hz, 1750 ekW Standby/MC, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency . (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • 3512C, 60 Hz, 1600 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency. (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations