Diesel generator sets
Cat® 3516E (60 Hz)
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your Standby and Prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 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 is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) 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
14% smaller footprint
Requires less space for installation
11% lower airflow
Lower cost room installation / Aids enclosure packaging
4°C improvement in ambient capability
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Standby Rating | 2750 ekW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2, Low NOx |
| Voltage | 416 to 13,800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime-DCP, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 2750 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.47 in |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Fuel System | EUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 |
| Length - Maximum | 276.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 100.7 in |
| Height - Maximum | 124.5 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 40750 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
- Form wound
- Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Power Termination
- Busbar
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
