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Caterpillar 3516B TA Engine

The Caterpillar 3516B TA is a 69 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the CAT 3516B TA, DM7949 and SR5. It holds 401.3 L (106.0 gal) of oil and 382 L (100.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: CAT 3516B TA

Part of the Caterpillar 3516B engine family — 5 variants share parts & fitment.

69.0 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
401.3 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity401.3 L
Coolant capacity382.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Caterpillar 3516B TACaterpillar CAT 3516B TACaterpillar DM7949Caterpillar SR5

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Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantSCAC cooling / jacket waterGenerator temperature rise based on a 40 degree C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
Engine oilLubricating oil675.0 LSump refill with filter; integral lube oil cooler, gear type lube oil pump
Fuel35 API gravityLHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) at 29 C (85 F), weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.)
FuelNo. 2 diesel fuel, 35º API gravityLHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)Weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.), used at 29º C (85º F). Consult Cat dealer for Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar 3516B family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
8N6309Air filter outerair_filter
1R-1725Standard Efficiency Fuel Filterfilter
133-5673Fuel/Water Separatorfuel_filter
1R-0749Fuel Secondary - ADVfuel_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
1R0750Filter fuelfuel_filter
1R0755Filter fuelfuel_filter
1R0756Filter fuelfuel_filter
3S3875Filter fuelfuel_filter
RE506428FINAL FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE515345FUEL FILTER (3516)fuel_filter
RE527961FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE60021FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
10R9951Head Gasketsgasket
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gasketsgasket
2322507Manifold Gasketsgasket
2322521Turbocharger Gasketsgasket
2342795Injector Seals/Gasketsgasket
1R0741Filter hydraulichydraulic_filter
328-3655Filter hydraulic/transmissionhydraulic_filter
2W9727Water pump impellerimpeller
2322522Reman Injectorsinjector
1R-0716Engine Oiloil_filter
1R-1808Engine Oil - ADVoil_filter
1R0719Filter oiloil_filter
1R0726Filter oiloil_filter
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
212-8176Water pumppump
222-5152Water pump repair kitpump
113-8432Front sealseal
4W3864Water pump 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
248-5513Thermostatthermostat

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

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 789C — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 789D — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 793C — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 793D — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 994F — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar 994G — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar 994K — Loader Wheeled

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Common questions

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

The Caterpillar 3516B TA engine has an oil capacity of 401.3 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3516B TA?

The Caterpillar 3516B TA has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3516B TA engine?

The Caterpillar 3516B TA powers 4 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516B TA, Caterpillar CAT 3516B TA, Caterpillar DM7949, Caterpillar SR5.