The Caterpillar 3516C HD is a 78 L turbo plus ataac engine rated at 1200 rpm, producing up to 1383 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3516C.
Also known as: Caterpillar 3516C HD
Part of the Caterpillar 3516C engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 78.0 L |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | Turbo plus ATAAC |
| Rated speed | 1200 rpm |
| Gross power | 1383 kW |
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | LCV = 42700 kJ/kg | MaK technical data; without engine-driven pumps, tolerance 5% | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C) | LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg) | Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter) | ||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 174-6854 | Hydrosolv 100 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon) | fluid |
| 1U-5490 | Hydrosolv 4165 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon) | fluid |
| 138-8440 | Component cleaner | other_service |
| 1440725 | Connecting rod | other_service |
| 245-5829 | Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer | other_service |
| 294-7420 | Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kit | other_service |
| 298-5311 | Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCA | other_service |
| 8T-5296 | Coolant Conditioner Test Kit | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
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.
The Caterpillar 3516C HD has a displacement of 78.0 liters.
The Caterpillar 3516C HD powers 2 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516C, Caterpillar 3516C HD.