Diesel generator sets

3612 (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 4400 to 5375 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3612 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. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Cat Diesel Engine

Generator

Full Range of Attachments

Over 200,000,000 Operating hours

at Global locations

Up to 10% Better Fuel Economy

Demonstrated savings

Over 20% Reduction in Service Time

Two inspection ports per cylinder, segmented camshafts and individual heads ease service

Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating4850 kVA
Minimum Rating4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Frequency50 Hz
Speed750 & 1000 rpm
Duty CyclePrime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore11 in
Stroke11.8 in
Displacement13524 in³
Compression Ratio13:01
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemDirect unit injection
Governor TypeGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum404 in
Width - Maximum99.62 in
Height - Maximum156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)112690 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Front mounted turbos
  • Three-bundle oil cooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Vane type air starter
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer

General:

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • 3612, 50 Hz, 5375 kVA Standby, 4850 kVA Prime, 4400 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations