Caterpillar 3512B TA Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar 3512B TA generator is listed with standby output of 1400 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 400 V output, and Three phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 1400 kWVoltage options: 400 VDry weight: 27,765 lb (12,594 kg)

Key specifications

1400 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

400 V Voltage options

Three phase Phase

27,765 lb (12,594 kg) Dry weight

50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

No load

7.7 gal/hr

50% load

52.2 gal/hr

75% load

74.4 gal/hr

100% load

101.6 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

50.4 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Typical for this output class

Power output

Low 1,056 kW High 1,400 kW

Standby

1,400 kW

Prime

1,056 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,400 kWStandby

27,765.02 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar 3512B 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

1,400 kW

Low range

Typical: 2,000 kW

Dry weight

27,765 lb

Typical range

Typical: 29,983 lb

Oil capacity

82 gal

Typical range

Typical: 50.19 gal

Standby power1,400 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 weight27,765 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.

Oil capacity82 gal · Typical

Low 21.13 galTypical 50.19 galHigh 118.88 gal

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

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Model	3512B TA
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1400 kW
Prime power	1056 kW
Standby kVA	1750.0
Voltage options	400 V
Phase	Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar 3512B TA
Engine displacement	3, 161 cu in (51.8 L)
Aspiration / cooling	TA
Rated engine speed	1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity	82 gal (310.4 L)
Engine coolant capacity	75.8 gal (286.8 L)
Oil capacity	82 gal (310.4 L)
Coolant capacity	75.8 gal (286.8 L)
Controller	EMCP 3.1, EMCP 4
Alternator	Caterpillar SR5

Physical specifications

Dry weight	27, 765 lb (12, 594 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	206.2 × 77.7 × 92.2 in (5237 × 1974 × 2342 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby	7.7 gal/h (28.9 L/h) @ 50%; 52.2 gal/h (197.6 L/h) @ 75%; 74.4 gal/h (281.6 L/h) @ 100%; 101.6 gal/h (384.7 L/h)
Prime	19.9 gal/h (75.6 L/h) @ 50%; 72.1 gal/h (273.0 L/h) @ 75%; 91.5 gal/h (346.3 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Specification: Sump refill with filter; Capacity: 310.4 L
Oil filter	Part number: 3890434; Interval: 1200 hr
Fuel filter	Part number: — \| 1R0763; Interval: 600 hr; Specification: Secondary fuel filters
Air filter	Interval: 1200 hr; Specification: Single element canister type air cleaner
Coolant	Interval: 3658 hr; Specification: Engine Coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank: 286.8 L; Engine coolant capacity: 156.8 L; Radiator coolant capacity: 130.0 L; Capacity: 1614.0 L
Belt	Interval: 1200 hr; Specification: Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose); Spring-type vibration isolator (shipped loose)

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