Overview#
The Cat 3512 is a 1000 kW diesel generator designed for commercial and industrial standby power applications.
Caterpillar
NewCat 3512
1000 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
1000 kW diesel generator. Commercial and industrial power generation.
Cat 3512
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- Standby power
- 1000 kW
- Voltage options
- 277/480V
- Frequency / Phase
- 60 Hz · 3-phase
- Engine
- Caterpillar Cat 3512
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Estimated runtime
3.7 hours(0.2 days)
Fuel consumption ≈ 54.00 GPH at 75% load. Estimate based on industry-typical 1800 RPM standby curves (≈0.07 GPH/kW at full load). Actual consumption varies by engine, ambient temperature, fuel quality, and tuning.
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