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Caterpillar 3516C HD Engine

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.

78.0 L
Displacement
1200 rpm
Rated speed
1383 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Displacement78.0 L
AspirationTurbo plus ATAAC
Rated speed1200 rpm
Gross power1383 kW

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherRating condition (diesel 7 L and higher)99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F)SAE J1995 inlet air standard
OtherRating 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
OtherRating 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.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantCat DEACDiesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat ELCDiesel; 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
CoolantCat NGECNatural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first
Engine oilCat NGEONatural Gas
Engine oilCat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30-40°C to 30°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40-30°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 10W-30-18°C to 40°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 15W-40-9°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
FuelLCV = 42700 kJ/kgMaK technical data; without engine-driven pumps, tolerance 5%
Fuel35° 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)
GreaseCat Generator Set GreasePart 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.

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar 3516C family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
174-6854Hydrosolv 100 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)fluid
1U-5490Hydrosolv 4165 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon)fluid
138-8440Component cleanerother_service
1440725Connecting rodother_service
245-5829Coolant Battery Tester Refractometerother_service
294-7420Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kitother_service
298-5311Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCAother_service
8T-5296Coolant Conditioner Test Kitother_service

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.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 789D — 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 displacement of the Caterpillar 3516C HD?

The Caterpillar 3516C HD has a displacement of 78.0 liters.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3516C HD engine?

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