3516B Diesel Generator Sets, Rear Right
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3516B Diesel Generator Sets, Front Right
3516B Diesel Generator Sets, Rear Left
Diesel generator sets

3516B (50 Hz)

The 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2250 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step.

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Cat® 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

Cat® Energy Control System (ECS)

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

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

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Optimised for 8% Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency50 Hz
Speed1500 rpm
Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating2250 kVA
Minimum Rating1750 kVA
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in
Stroke7.48 in
Displacement69 in
Compression Ratio14.0:1
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum242 in
Length - Maximum242 in
Width - Minimum90 in
Width - Maximum90 in
Height - Minimum98.2 in
Height - Maximum98.2 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)30364 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)30364 lb

Air Cleaner

  • Single element with service indicator

Starting

  • Dual electric starters

Cooling

  • Standard Ambient Radiator

Mounting System

  • Rails

Controller

  • Cat ECS 100

Telematics

  • Ethernet

Alternator

  • Random Wound
  • Form Wound
  • Internal Excitation (IE)
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation

Power Termination

  • Busbar
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • 3516B, 50 Hz, 2250 kVA Standby/MC, 2000 kVA Prime, 1750 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • 3516B, 50 Hz, 2000 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations