Diesel generator sets

3612 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 4000 ekW at 60 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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Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating4000 ekW
Minimum Rating3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Frequency60 Hz
Speed720 & 900 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 <!-- 3600 series only -->

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

Cooling System

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

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

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

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
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  • 3612, 60 Hz, 4000 ekW Standby, 3640 ekW Prime, 3300 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Sheet
    application/pdf
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Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations