Diesel generator sets
3516C (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 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 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), Low Fuel Consumption certified.
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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 ECS Control Panel
- 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
BMEP 17% Lower Than Other Brands
Provides great block load capability and durability
| Standby Rating | 2500/2250/2000 ekW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2250/2045/1825 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1650 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Stroke - HD | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4764.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
| Length - Minimum | 266.2 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 276.3 in |
| Width - Minimum | 92.1 in |
| Width - Maximum | 92.1 in |
| Height - Minimum | 118 in |
| Height - Maximum | 118 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 35880 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 38780 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Cooling
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Mounting System
- Rails
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Telematics
- Ethernet
Alternator
- Random wound
- Internal Excitation (IE)
Power Termination
- Busbar
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3516C, 60 Hz, 2000 ekW Standby/MC,1825 kVA Prime, 1650 kVA Continuous U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C 60 Hz, 2250 ekW Standby/MC, 2045 kVA Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C 60 Hz, 2500 ekW2500 Standby/MC, 2250 kVA Prime, 2050 kVA Continuous, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C, 60 Hz, Prime-DCP 1825 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C 60 Hz, Prime-DCP 2045 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C 60 Hz, Prime-DCP 2250 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516C 60 Hz Enclosure 2000 ekW
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
