3500C

Cat® Engines for Petroleum Applications

 3500C petroleum engines
The sophistication of simplicity
MORE AVAILABLE POWER
OVER A WIDER OPERATING RANGE
• High power density for continuous application at 1200 rpm
• 3512C HD offers up to 18% more power than the 3512B Cat FRAC Engine Torque Curves
• Faster pick-up and load acceptance at low speed 9000

• Up to 2500 hp for well service applications 8000

7000

Torque (N•m)

r2
ADEM A3

Tie
TM
6000 rb

o
4 Tu
• Advanced electronic control system CH
D
5000 3512
• Six times faster than predecessor 1
o Tier
• Eight times more memory capacity
4000
H D 2 Turb
3 512B
• Compatible with several optional display systems 3000
900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
• No fuel cooling required Engine Speed (rpm)

SUPERIOR WIRING DESIGN

• Single-point wiring connection provides ease of installation
and reliability
• Rigid wiring harness features fire retardant foam lining and
extended service life
• Flexible structure allows for custom wire additions at
any time

DEVELOPED WITH ACERTTM TECHNOLOGY

• ACERTTM Technology combustion process
• 30% NOx and 62% particulates reduction from
EPA Tier 1 without sacrificing fuel consumption
• Improved engine monitoring, communication,
and display capabilities
• Little or no increase in heat rejection

DURABLE AND RELIABLE

• Engine systems are simple, proven designs
that are reliable and durable with long service
intervals
• Meets Tier 2 emissions
 3500C features
ENGINE-MOUNTED INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Remote multiple start/stop and emergency stop capability
• Optional local speed control
• Optional fuel control signal for easy interface with standard
SCR controls — 0 to 200 mA
• Optional individual cylinder exhaust temperature scanner
with data link for remote mounting

POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX

• Isolates “control power” from key engine systems; alternator,
starter
• Remote mount capable

HIGH-CAPACITY HIGH-EFFICIENCY TURBOS

• Turbos tuned for high power and improved fuel consumption
• New turbo technology features titanium compressor wheels,
ported high strength compressor housings, and water-cooled
bearings
• More reserve power for superior part load performance at
continuous ratings

IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY AND LUBE OIL

CONSUMPTION
• Monotherm piston crown shape, injector spray pattern,
cylinder bore surface finish, and valve event timing make
Caterpillar a leader in fuel and lube oil efficiency

RATINGS
3508C Land Mechanical 900 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3508C Land Electrical Drilling Module 915 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3512C HD Land Mechanical 1250 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3512C HD Land Mechanical 1476 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3512C Land and OS Drilling Modules 1477 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3516C HD OS Drilling Module 1855 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3516C HD OS Drilling Module 2150 bhp @ 1200 rpm
3512C Land and OS FRAC 2150 bhp @ 1900 rpm
3512C Land and OS FRAC 2250 bhp @ 1900 rpm
3512C Land and OS FRAC 2350 bhp @ 1900 rpm
3512C Land and OS FRAC 2500 bhp @ 1900 rpm
A Reputation for Quality and Reliability
Cat® engines have been the driving
force behind the majority of the world’s
wells for years. That’s experience you
won’t find anywhere but Caterpillar.
The key to our success is unparalleled
customer support that accompanies
our unparalleled products. Responsive
experts at more than 2,200 Cat dealer
outlets worldwide keep our engines
performing to their potential — so you
can do the same — 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.

AMERICAs Asia pacific china

Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar Asia Pte., Ltd. Caterpillar Global Petroleum China
Global Petroleum Global Petroleum Room 1601 Caterpillar Tower
13105 N.W. Freeway 7 Tractor Road No. 8 Wangjing Street
Suite 1100 Singapore 627968 Beijing 100102, P.R. China
Houston, Texas 77040-6321 Tel: (+65) 6828-7333 Tel: (+86-10) 5921-0521
Tel: (+1) 713-329-2207 Fax: (+65) 6828-7414 Fax: (+86-10) 5921-0022
Fax: (+1) 713-895-4280

Russia europe, africa, and middle east

Caterpillar CIS LLC Caterpillar Commercial Northern Europe Ltd.
82 Sadovnicheskaya Str. Global Petroleum
Moscow 113035, RF OTV House
Tel: (+7-495) 755-6811 Wokingham Road, Rounds Hill
Fax: (+7-495) 785-5688 Bracknell, Berkshire
United Kingdom
RG42 1NG
Tel: (+44) 1344 782 920
E-mail: cat_power@cat.com Mobile: (+44) 7717411938
www.catoilandgas.cat.com Fax: (+44) 1344 782 930

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