Caterpillar 3512C Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar 3512C generator is listed with standby output of 1500 kW, Diesel fuel, and 60 Hz operation.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 1500 kWDry weight: 30,799 lb (13,970 kg)

Key specifications

1500 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

30,799 lb (13,970 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

25% load

33.9 gal/hr

50% load

58 gal/hr

75% load

82 gal/hr

100% load

104.6 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

48.7 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Typical for this output class

Power output

Low 1,360 kW High 1,500 kW

Standby

1,500 kW

Prime

1,360 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,500 kWStandby

30,798.58 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar 3512C 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

1,500 kW

Low range

Typical: 2,000 kW

Dry weight

30,799 lb

Typical range

Typical: 29,983 lb

Standby power1,500 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 weight30,799 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	3512C
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1500 kW
Prime power	1360 kW
Standby kVA	1875.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar 3512C
Engine displacement	3, 161 cu in (51.8 L)
Aspiration / cooling	TA
Rated engine speed	1200 rpm
Engine coolant capacity	41.4 gal (156.8 L)
Coolant capacity	103.2 gal (390.8 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	EMCP 4
Emissions	Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight	30, 799 lb (13, 970 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	248.8 × 89.8 × 110 in (6319 × 2281 × 2794 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby	33.9 gal/h (128.4 L/h) @ 25%; 58.0 gal/h (219.7 L/h) @ 50%; 82.0 gal/h (310.5 L/h) @ 75%; 104.6 gal/h (395.9 L/h) @ 100%
Prime	31.6 gal/h (119.7 L/h) @ 25%; 53.3 gal/h (201.7 L/h) @ 50%; 75.5 gal/h (285.8 L/h) @ 75%; 96.2 gal/h (364.1 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Specification: 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25° C (77° F)
Oil filter	Part number: 3890434

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