Caterpillar 3512 TA Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar 3512 TA generator is listed with standby output of 1100 kW, 60 Hz operation, 1247 V output, and Three phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 1100 kWVoltage options: 1247 VDry weight: 31,376 lb (14,232 kg)

Key specifications

1100 kW Standby power

1247 V Voltage options

Three phase Phase

31,376 lb (14,232 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

50% load

10.4 gal/hr

75% load

15.4 gal/hr

100% load

20 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.

This model

35.1 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Low for this output class

Power output

Low 890 kW High 1,100 kW

Standby

1,100 kW

Prime

890 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,100 kWStandby

31,376.19 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar 3512 TA compares

Low, Typical and High are fixed generator-industry reference bands set by standby-output class. They do not change based on the models contained in this CSV.

Standby power

1,100 kW

Low range

Typical: 2,000 kW

Dry weight

31,376 lb

Typical range

Typical: 29,983 lb

Standby power1,100 kW · Low

Low 1,000 kWTypical 2,000 kWHigh 5,000 kW

Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Dry weight31,376 lb · Typical

Low 13,999 lbTypical 29,983 lbHigh 59,966 lb

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Model	3512 TA
Generator type	Generator
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1100 kW
Prime power	890 kW
Standby kVA	1375.0
Voltage options	1247 V
Phase	Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar CAT 3512 TA
Engine displacement	3, 161 cu in (51.8 L)
Aspiration / cooling	TA
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Coolant capacity	75.8 gal (286.8 L)
Controller	EMCP 3.1, EMCP 4
Alternator	Caterpillar CAT HV Generator

Physical specifications

Dry weight	31, 376 lb (14, 232 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	218.3 × 81.6 × 93.2 in (5544 × 2073 × 2367 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby	1847.9 L/h @ 50%; 2693.8 L/h @ 75%; 3439.7 L/h @ 100%
Prime	10.4 gal/h (39.2 L/h) @ 50%; 15.4 gal/h (58.6 L/h) @ 75%; 20.0 gal/h (75.3 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Specification: Sump refill with filter; Capacity: 310.4 L

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.