Diesel generator sets
3516C (50 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 2275 to 2750 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set offers 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
Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> 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 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Over 200,000 Shipped
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Optimised for 9% Lower Fuel Consumption
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
| Standby Rating | 2750 kVA |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2500 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2750 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 kVA |
| Engine Model | 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4764.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
| Length - Maximum | 276.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 92.1 in |
| Height - Maximum | 118.2 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 39090 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
- Form Wound
- Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Power Termination
- Busbar
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3516C, 50 Hz, 2750 kVA Standby/MC, 2500 kVA Prime, 2275 kVA Continuous, Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
- 3516C, 50 Hz, 2750 kVA Standby/MC, 2500 kVa Prime, Low Emissions Spec Sheet
- 3516C, 50 Hz, 2500 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
- 3516C, 50 Hz, 2500 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low Emissions Spec Sheet
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