Well service engines

3516C HD

Well stimulation operations in the oilfield are complex and demanding. The 3516C (HD) engine for well stimulation operations was specifically developed to reach the highest power nodes while meeting the highest standards in durability, reliability, and emissions. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. 3516C (HD) engines, with ratings: 2237-2461 bkW (3000-3300 bhp) @ 1900 rpm meet China Stage III and U.S. Non-road EPA Tier 2 equivalent emission standards. They are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other regulated and non-regulated areas.

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Custom Packaging

  • For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.

Custom Packaging

  • For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your project needs with custom factory generator sets and mechanical packages. Cat engines, generators, controls, radiators, and transmissions can be custom designed and matched in collaboration with our local dealers to create unique solutions. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one year warranty after startup.

Full Range of Attachments

  • Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time

Testing

  • Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer

  • More than 2,200 dealer outlets Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine Cat parts and labor warranty Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine:
  • Internal engine component condition
  • Presence of unwanted fluids
  • Presence of combustion by-products
  • Site-specific oil change interval

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

  • Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

  • Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products.

Web Site

  • For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.
General Specifications
Maximum Rating3300.0 BHP
Displacement3173.0 in³
Minimum Rating3000.0 BHP
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Flywheel and Flywheel HousingSAE No. 0
Flywheel Teeth151
Stroke8.46 in
Bore6.69 in
Emissions
EmissionsEPA Non-Road Tier 2, IMO II and China Stage III
Dimensions
Length135.83 in
Width66.5 in
Height73.3 in
Weight10590.0 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Separate circuit aftercooler core — corrosion resistant coated (air side), air cleaner (single element w/service indicator)
  • Dual rear-mounted turbochargers

Control System

  • ADEM A3 ECU — LH
  • Electronic fuel injector fuel system (10 amp DC power required to drive electronic engine control unit)

Cooling System

  • Torque converter connections
  • Thermostats and housing, jacket water pump, gear-driven centrifugal
  • Connections for radiator cooling
  • Dual outlets: 88.9 mm O.D. (3.5 in) elbow hose connections
  • Separate Circuit Aftercooler (SCAC)

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold — dry, stainless steel bellows
  • Dual turbochargers with watercooled bearings
  • Exhaust outlet: 292 mm I.D. (11.5 in), 12-10.5 mm dia. holes EQ SP, 376 mm bolt hole dia.

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Flywheel, SAE No. 0 — 151 teeth
  • Flywheel housing — SAE No. 0

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel filter — RH spin-on type
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronically controlled unit injectors

Instrumentation

  • No standard instrumentation
  • Optional, remote instrumentation available
  • Service meter

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather — top-mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler and dipstick — RH
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter — RH spin-on type
  • Rear sump oil pan, 250-hour change interval
  • Oil pan drain valve — 3/4" NPT female connection

Mounting System

  • Trunion front support

Power Take-Offs

  • Front housing — two-sided

Protection System

  • ADEM A3 ECU system to provide customer-programmable engine deration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
  • Emergency stop logic inputs provided at 40-pin customer interface connection
  • Air inlet shutoff

General

  • Paint — Cat yellow
  • Vibration damper and guard
  • Lifting eyes
  • B-Series LAND
  • 3516C (HD) Frac Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations