3612 (60 Hz)

3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3612 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext4000 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3612, 60 Hz, 4000 ekW Standby, 3640 ekW Prime, 3300 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S��?�O��?�S��?��?��? program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Complete Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext4000 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext60 Hz
Speedtext720 & 900 rpm
Duty CycletextPrime, Continuous
Engine Modeltext3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement11in280mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300mm
Displacementmeasurement13524in³222l
Compression Ratiotext13:01
AspirationtextTA
Fuel SystemtextDirect unit injection
Governor TypetextGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximummeasurement404in10261.7mm
Width - Maximummeasurement99.62in2530.3mm
Height - Maximummeasurement156.6in3977.7mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)measurement112690lb51230kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Air inlet shutoff

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Cooling System

  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Front mounted turbos

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

  • Vane type air starter
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Boost control valve
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Soot filter
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Heavy duty air cleaner

Cooling System

  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Expansion tank
  • Auxiliary water pump

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Fuel system connections
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex primary fuel strainer

Generator System

  • Busbar connections
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Class F insulation
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3 Phase, six leads, WYE

Governor System

  • 723 Plus
  • Digital programmers
  • Electronic/actuators
  • Battery backup/power supply
  • 230 UA
  • EGB actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator

Starting / Charging System

  • Redundant air starters
  • Turbine type air starters
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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