Diesel generator sets
Cat® 3516B (50 Hz) 2500 kVA with Upgradeable Package
Producing reliable power from 2000 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516B diesel generators are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Cat® generators offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
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Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Diesel Engine
- Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel
Cat Generator Set Package
- Accepts 100% block load in one step
- Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
- Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing
Alternators
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Cooling System
- Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
EMCP 4 Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Warranty
- 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
- Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options
Financing
- Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
- Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
- Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
Faq
- Q. Does this generator comply with ISO 8528 guidelines? A. Yes, the 3516B, like Cat generators, is tested in accordance with the load steps outlined in with ISO 8528, Part 5.
- Q. Are Cat generators easy to install? A. Cat generators can be configured with a number of options for ease of installation.
- Q .Does Cat' have much experience with electric power generation? A. Cat has over 80 years’ experience with on-site and portable power and has shipped millions of generators to customers around the world.
- Q. Does Cat offer generators that support my Sustainability goals? A. Cat offers generators that can run on a number of renewable fuels including HVO, biodiesel, landfill gas, sewage gas and more.
- Q. Will this generator be able to provide emergency power on hot summer days? A. Most Cat 3500 Series generators can operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F), reliably providing power when it is needed.
| Standby Rating | 2500 kVA |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2275 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 415 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2500 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2000 kVA |
| Engine Model | 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4764.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
| Length - Maximum | 247.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 90 in |
| Height - Maximum | 98.2 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 34250 lb |
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