3612 (50 Hz)

3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 4400 to 5375 kVA at 50 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 Ratingtext4850 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3612, 50 Hz, 5375 kVA Standby, 4850 kVA Prime, 4400 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec 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 Ratingtext4850 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext50 Hz
Speedtext750 & 1000 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

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Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

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

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Cooling System

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

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

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

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

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

Generator System

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

Governor System

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

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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