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Caterpillar

Cat® 3512 Fire Pump

The Cat® 3512 Industrial Diesel Fire Pump Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 1066-1193 kW (1430-1600 hp) @ 1460-1750 rpm. These ratings are non-certified, not FM Approved and not UL Listed. They are available for global non-regulated areas. Starting on demand is a must for a fire pump engine – always. Cat® fire pump engines have a reputation for reliable starts and long efficient service.

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Features

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 1600 HP
    Rated Speed 1460-1750 rpm
    Minimum Power 1430 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions Non-Certified. Available for global non-regulated areas. Not FM Approved. Not UL Listed
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration V-12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 7.5 in
    Displacement 2105 in³
    Compression Ratio 13.0:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TA)
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 113.8 in
    Height 68.6 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 13999 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
  • Turbocharger, rear mounted
  • Jacket water aftercooled

Control System

  • Charging alternator 24 volt, 35 amp
  • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
  • Air-fuel ratio control
  • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
  • Governor control
  • Positive locking

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold, dry

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • SAE No. 0 flywheel
  • 151 flywheel teeth
  • SAE No. 0 flywheel housing
  • SAE standard rotation

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
  • Fuel transfer pump

Instrumentation

  • Instrument Panel, RH
  • Engine oil pressure gauge
  • Fuel pressure gauge
  • Oil filter differential gauge
  • Jacket water temperature gauge
  • Service meter, electric
  • Tachometer

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather, top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Oil dipstick
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
  • Shallow oil pan
  • Fumes disposal (not installed)

Mounting System

  • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
  • Included on selected top level engines

Power Take Off

  • Accessory drive, upper RH
  • Front housing, single sided

Protection System

  • Junction box
  • Manual shutoff, RH
  • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
  • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
  • Water temperature
  • Overspeed
  • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown

Starting System

  • Starting switch

General

  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes
  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request