Cat 12
Cat 12
Cat 12
MARINE PROPULSION
345 mhp
(340 bhp)
254 bkW
SPECIFICATIONS
I-6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
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optional attachments.
LEHM3409-00
Lube System
Crankcase breather, engine oil cooler; oil filter RH or
LH service, oil level gauge RH or LH service, oil filler,
center sump oil pan, gear driven oil pump
Mounting System
Front support
Power Takeoffs
11 tooth spline SAE A hydraulic pump drive, single
groove crankshaft pulley
Protection System
12 or 24 volt electronic shutdown (energized-to-run)
General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow paint,
lifting eyes, variable engine wiring, customer wiring
connector and service tool connector
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C12
MARINE PROPULSION
345 mhp (340 bhp) 254 bkW
Engine Power
hp
Engine Power
kW
C12 DITA
254 kW (340 hp) @ 1800 rpm
A Rating (Unrestricted Continuous) DM7527-00
255
173
91
9
232
123
13
Torque
lb ft
1485
1392
771
1027
568
149
110
280
.460
BSFC
lb/hp-hr
BSFC
g/kW-hr
Torque
Nm
2014
342
253
227
200
.416
.372
.328
700
900
1100
1300
1500
1700
1900
700
900
1100
Metric
Maximum Power
Prop Demand
254 kW
English
Prop
Demand
Data
Engine
Power
kW
Engine
Torque
Nm
BSFC
g/kW-hr
Fuel
Rate
L/hr
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1000
600
253
254
253
253
255
254
253
144
58
1345
1424
1511
1613
1738
1865
2014
1370
915
208.0
207.0
203.0
200.0
202.0
204.0
207.0
212.0
221.0
62.9
62.5
61.4
60.4
61.2
61.8
62.5
36.2
15.1
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1000
600
254
214
178
147
119
96
75
44
9
1345
1200
1063
934
814
702
598
415
149
208.0
210.0
211.0
212.0
213.0
214.0
216.0
227.0
280.0
62.9
53.5
44.9
37.1
30.3
24.4
19.4
11.8
3.1
LEHM3409-00
1700
1900
340 hp
Performance Data
Engine
Speed
rpm
PD-DM7527-00.pdf
1500
Maximum Power
Prop Demand
Performance Data
Maximum
Power
Data
1300
Maximum
Power
Data
Prop
Demand
Data
Engine
Speed
rpm
Engine
Power
hp
Engine
Torque
lb ft
BSFC
lb/hp-hr
Fuel
Rate
gph
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1000
600
340
340
340
340
342
340
339
192
77
992
1050
1114
1190
1282
1375
1485
1010
675
.342
.340
.334
.329
.332
.335
.340
.349
.363
16.6
16.5
16.2
16.0
16.2
16.3
16.5
9.6
4.0
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
1300
1200
1000
600
340
286
239
197
160
128
101
58
13
992
885
784
689
600
518
441
306
110
.342
.345
.347
.349
.350
.352
.355
.373
.460
16.6
14.1
11.9
9.8
8.0
6.4
5.1
3.1
0.8
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C12
MARINE PROPULSION
345 mhp (340 bhp) 254 bkW
DIMENSIONS
Front
03
03
Right Side
3
01
01
01
1
03
03
Engine Dimensions
(1) Length to Flywheel Housing
1573.9 mm
61.96 in
(2) Width
968.6 mm
38.13 in
(3) Height
1004.5 mm
39.55 in
1174 kg
2,588 lb
LEHM3409-00
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C12
MARINE PROPULSION
345 mhp (340 bhp) 254 bkW
Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and operating
conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 50C (122F) combustion air temperature measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel
temperature up to 52C (125F) measured at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft
power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
2003 Caterpillar
TMI Reference No.: DM7527-00
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Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM3409-00 (11-03)
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.