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| Originally Posted by LA BUC Looking at 54 Bertram with Cat 3412. would like your input regarding that engine. It appears a lot of Bertrams were repowered with this option. Also, any idea of fuel burn with this power? I realize the difference may be minimal, but what do you think of these vs. a C series motor? Thanks in advance. |
3412's are good motors. Cat has been using that block since 1978. The 3412's usually make 1350hp I believe, and they are what was turned into the C30 with a little larger turbo and fuel injectors and this'es and that's. But my CAT guys say the 3412 is a pretty bullet proof motor. I've run them, they run clean, idle nicely, are dependable and have no oil leaks. They essentially run exactly like a C30 with a little less HP, but have lots of low end torque.