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Caterpillar 3516B HD Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3516B HD is a 78 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 1200 rpm, producing up to 1865 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the SR5. It holds 727 L (192.1 gal) of oil and 233 L (61.6 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar 3516B HD

Part of the Caterpillar 3516B engine family — 6 variants share parts & fitment.

78.0 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1200 rpm
Rated speed
1865 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity727.0 L
Coolant capacity233.0 L
Displacement78.0 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTA
Rated speed1200 rpm
Gross power1865 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Caterpillar 3516B HDCaterpillar SR5

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2500 hr find
Fuel filter1000 hr find
Oil filter2500 hr find
Belt2500 hr find
Coolant233.0 L3658 hr
Oil401.3 L

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar 3516B family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
1R-1725Part 1R-1725filter
1R-0749High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
1R-0750High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
1R-0751High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
1R-0755High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
1R-0756High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
1R-0766High Efficiency Fuel Filterfuel_filter
RE506428FUEL FILTER (3516)fuel_filter
RE515345FUEL FILTER (3516)fuel_filter
RE527961FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE60021FINAL FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
10R9951Head Gasketsgasket
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gasketsgasket
2322507Manifold Gasketsgasket
2322521Turbocharger Gasketsgasket
2342795Injector Seals/Gasketsgasket
2322522Reman Injectorsinjector
1440725Connecting rodother_service
1743191Reman Cylinder Headsother_service
256-0330Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - Roundother_service
AEHQ5600-01other_service
AEHQ5640-02994F Wheel Loaderother_service
LEDW3153Supersedes LECW7527other_service
LEHW0155-01CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSother_service
PEHJ0271Cat® Emissions Upgrade Kits for Select 3500 Marine Enginesother_service
PEHJ0287Cat® Performance Upgrade Kits for Select 3508, 3512, and 3516 Marine Enginesother_service
XQ1750power moduleother_service
g01030625Illustration 1other_service
g01045431Illustration 3other_service
i01658146Important Safety Informationother_service
i01985375General Informationother_service
i01990626Electronic Control Module (Generator Set)other_service
i02014506Annunciator Moduleother_service
i02014957Resistive Temperature Device Moduleother_service
i02015971Discrete Input/Output Moduleother_service
113-8432Front Sealseal
137-03FIRE EXTING PRES SENSOR SHORT HIGHsensor
137-04FIRE EXTING PRES SENSOR SHORT LOWsensor
38-03EXT TANK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORT HIGHsensor
38-04EXT TANK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORT LOWsensor
ESD5526Speed Controllerspeed_controller

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 1W3636 Caterpillar 4P0710 Donaldson P117781 Donaldson P535114 Wix 42239 Ac Delco A902C Wix 49079
  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 3089679 Caterpillar 3890433 Caterpillar 1110716 Donaldson P551311 Donaldson P551316 Donaldson P552020 Wix 33674NP Wix 33685NP
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Wix 57792 Wix 51792 Ac Delco PF879L

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 3516B — Engine
  • Caterpillar 5230 — Excavator Tracked
  • Caterpillar 5230B — Excavator Tracked
  • Caterpillar 787B — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 789B — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 789D — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 793B — Dump Truck

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516B HD?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD engine has an oil capacity of 727.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3516B HD?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD has a displacement of 78.0 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3516B HD engine?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD powers 2 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516B HD, Caterpillar SR5.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3516B HD use?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P551808.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3516B HD use?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 3089679, Caterpillar 3890433, Caterpillar 1110716.

What air filter does the Caterpillar 3516B HD use?

The Caterpillar 3516B HD uses air filter part numbers Caterpillar 1W3636, Caterpillar 4P0710, Donaldson P117781.