Diesel generator sets

3616 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 4400 to 5320 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3616 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, 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 is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Cat Diesel Engine

Generator

Full Range of Attachments

Over 200,000,000 Operating hours

at Global locations

Up to 10% Better Fuel Economy

Demonstrated savings

Over 20% Reduction in Service Time

Two inspection ports per cylinder, segmented camshafts and individual heads ease service

Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating5320 ekW
Minimum Rating3350 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Frequency60 Hz
Speed720 & 900 rpm
Duty CyclePrime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3616 V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore11 in
Stroke11.8 in
Displacement18032 in³
Compression Ratio13:01
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemDirect unit injection
Governor TypeGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum404 in
Width - Maximum99.62 in
Height - Maximum156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)141840 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Front Mounted turbos

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Vane type air starter

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • 3616, 60 Hz, 5320 ekW Standby, 4840 ekW Prime, 4400 ekW Cont. Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations