Diesel generator sets
Cat® 3516E (50 Hz) with Upgradable Package
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your continuous, standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2750 to 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) 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. The generator set offers a low fuel consumption system.
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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
Saves up to 33% installed space
Requires less space for installation
Weighs up to 19% Less
Reduced amount of structural support required
Full Power up to 50°C Ambient
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Standby Rating | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) |
| Minimum Rating | 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) |
| Engine Model | 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4766 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14:01 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 |
| Length - Maximum | 296.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 87.2 in |
| Height - Maximum | 133.5 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 43541 lb |
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
