Caterpillar
Caterpillar 3612
3600 Series
Caterpillar 3612 — 221.6 L V12 turbocharged-aftercooled diesel generator engine (Cat 3600 series). 4300 ekW standby / 3880 ekW prime @ 50 Hz, 4000 / 3640 ekW @ 60 Hz; medium-speed V12 (280×300 mm); marketed as C280-12 (IMO/EPA Tier 2) marine. Source: Cat 2024 Electric Power Ratings Guide.
- Standby Power · 50 Hz
- 5,375 kVA
- Electrical Output
- 4,300 kWe
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 221.6 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,000 / 1,200 RPM
Power Ratings
kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf
50 Hz1000 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 3880 | 4850 |
| Standby Power | — | 4300 | 5375 |
60 Hz1200 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 3640 | 4550 |
| Standby Power | — | 4000 | 5000 |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Model | 3612 |
| Series | 3600 Series |
| Configuration | V12 |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 221.6 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Country of Origin | United States |