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Marine Commercial Propulsion Engines:

3512C Propulsion Engine (IMO II)

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3512C IMO II Commercial Propulsion Engines
Power Range
1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)
Speed Range
1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
Emissions
IMO II, EU IW
Aspiration
TTA

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.

Product Specs

  • Power Rating

    • Power Range
    1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)
    Power Range
    1280-2551 bhp (955-1902 bkW)

  • Engine Specifications

    • Speed Range
    1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
    Emissions
    IMO II, EU IW
    Aspiration
    TTA
    Bore
    6.69in
    Stroke
    7.48in
    Displacement
    3161.0in3
    Speed Range
    1200 rpm, 1600 rpm, 1800 rpm
    Emissions
    IMO II, EU IW
    Aspiration
    TTA
    Bore
    6.69in
    Stroke
    7.48in
    Displacement
    3161in³
    Configuration
    Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Stroke - HD
    8.5in
    Displacement - HD
    3574in³
    Rotation from Flywheel End
    Counterclockwise or Clockwise

  • Dimensions & Weights

    • Minimum Dry Weight
    14400.0lb
    Minimum Length
    102.0in
    Minimum Height
    75.0in
    Minimum Width
    80.2in
    Maximum Dry Weight
    16340lb
    Minimum Dry Weight
    14400lb
    Minimum Height
    75in
    Minimum Length
    102in
    Minimum Width
    80.2in
    Maximum Dry Weight
    16340lb
    Maximum Length
    105.1in
    Maximum Width
    87.9in
    Maximum Height
    88.3in

Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Powercore air cleaner
  • Control System
    • 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)
  • Exhaust System
    • 3500C engines:
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • 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 or 1000 hour sump oil pan
  • 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
    • 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
    • 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
  • 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
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air Inlet Adapters
  • Charging System
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternator
  • Control System
    • Throttle Control
  • Cooling System
    • Coolant Shunt Tank
    • Cooling System Options
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible Fittings
    • Elbows
    • 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
    • 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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