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Caterpillar 3412 Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3412 is a 800 kW (650 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3412C engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 68 L (18.0 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant. The set measures 2179×85.8×1335 mm (85.8×3.4×52.6 in) and weighs about 2141 kg (4720 lb).

800 kW
Standby
27.03 L
Displacement
68.0 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
Prime power485 kW
EmissionsIMO compliant
ControllerEMCPII+, Engine Safety Shutdowns, Stop Capability
Oil capacity68.0 L
Voltage options277/480 V
Circuit breaker1600 A
Coolant capacity61 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)2179×85×1335 mm
Dry weight2840 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3412C
Oil capacity139.0 L
Coolant capacity67.0 L
Displacement27.03 L
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3412C
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDual Element612506 buy
Fuel filterPrimary Filter (Water Separator)3089679250 hr buy
Oil filter2P4005250 hr ddtp $25.60
BeltAlternator and Fan Belts250 hr find
CoolantDEAC or ELC6000 hr
Oil250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3412?

The Caterpillar 3412 is rated 800 kW standby.

What engine does the Caterpillar 3412 use?

The Caterpillar 3412 is powered by the Caterpillar 3412C engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar 3412 use?

The Caterpillar 3412 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3412?

The Caterpillar 3412C engine in the Caterpillar 3412 has an oil capacity of 139.0 liters.

Troubleshooting

10

Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
i01226491Engine overspeedStop the engine by shutting off the fuel supply to the engine and/or shutting off the air supply to the engine.
21Fault shutdown
22Fault alarm
nullIncreased coolant temperature

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Yellow fault alarm indicator (26) flashesRefer to the Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, RENR2484, “Electronic Modular Control Panel II + (EMCP II+)” for descriptions of the fault codes
Red fault shutdown indicator (25) flashesRefer to the Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, RENR2484, “Electronic Modular Control Panel II + (EMCP II+)” for descriptions of the fault codes
Dedicated shutdown faults: low oil pressureEngine oil pressure drops below setpoints programmed into GSC+Correct the fault and engine is not allowed to start until the fault is corrected
Dedicated shutdown faults: emergency stopOperator presses Emergency Stop Push Button (ESPB) on front panelCorrect the condition and engine is not allowed to start until the condition is corrected
Dedicated shutdown faults: high water temperatureEngine coolant temperature rises above setpoint programmed into GSC+Correct the fault and engine is not allowed to start until the fault is corrected
Dedicated shutdown faults: engine overspeedEngine speed exceeds setpoint programmed into GSC+Correct the fault and engine is not allowed to start until the fault is corrected

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

7
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
7N3229Connecting rodsConnecting rod buy
8N1728Connecting rodsConnecting rod buy
DZ111166(USE WITH DZ113373 974G) (974C)Fuel filter buy
DZ114695(974C) (3447) (3449) (3451) (3453) (3448) (3452) (974Q) (3450) (3454) (974G)Coolant filter buy
PEHP7069-01Reman Water PumpWater pump buy
PEHP3036Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit buy
PEHP3036-01Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime40%
Prime50%
Prime60%
Prime70%
Prime80%
Prime100%

Available documents

Engine specSpec sheetOwner's manualService manual