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Caterpillar 3516 Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3516 is a 1280 kW (1710 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3516B engine. It is available at 1200 V and 1500 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 727 L (192.1 gal) of oil and 440 L (116.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 80 °C. The set measures 12421×489×2460 mm (489.0×19.3×96.9 in) and weighs about 14682 kg (32368 lb). An integrated tank holds 1250 L (330.2 gal).

1280 kW
Standby
69.0 L
Displacement
727.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1280 kW
Standby kVA1710
Prime power1176 kW
EmissionsEPA / Tier 1
Controller45A Alternator, ADEM A3, Advanced Diesel Engine Management II (ADEM II) modules, Auto Capability, EMCP 4 Premium Generator, EMCP 4.2, EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4, Elec 24V Starters, Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker, Electronic Governor, Engine Safety Shutdowns, Jacket Water Heater, Stop Capability, Utility Management Relay
Oil capacity727.0 L
AlternatorCaterpillar SR4 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options60 V
Phase3 phase
Power factor0.7
Circuit breaker1600 A
Coolant capacity440 L
Max ambient80 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)12421×489×2460 mm
Dry weight16874 kg
Fuel tank1250.0 L

Engine

Caterpillar 3516B
Oil capacity727.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1000 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3516B
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Cleaner—1000 hr find
Fuel filterFuel, & Lubricating Oil Filters—500 hr find
Oil filter38904341000 hr PartsGeek
BeltFan Drives, Radiators, Fans, Expansion Tanks—1000 hr find
CoolantCooling System440.0 L—5000 hr
OilChange1000.0 L—1000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3516?

The Caterpillar 3516 is rated 1280 kW standby (1710.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar 3516 use?

The Caterpillar 3516 is powered by the Caterpillar 3516B engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar 3516 use?

The Caterpillar 3516 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516?

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

What alternator does the Caterpillar 3516 use?

The Caterpillar 3516 uses a Caterpillar SR4 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
10R9951Head Gaskets1Gasket PartsGeek
113-8432Front Seal1Seal PartsGeek
1440725Connecting rodsConnecting rod PartsGeek
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gaskets1Gasket PartsGeek
197-4727M-SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
1R-0749High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter Amazon eBay $57.96 PartsGeek
1R-0750High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter PartsGeek atldiesel $12.53
1R-0751High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter Amazon eBay $40.00 PartsGeek
1R-0755High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter PartsGeek kuduparts $54.00
1R-0756High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter PartsGeek ddtp $24.00
1R-0766High Efficiency Fuel FilterFuel filter PartsGeek kuduparts $41.00
1R-1725Part 1R-1725Filter PartsGeek
2322507Manifold Gaskets1Gasket PartsGeek
2322521Turbocharger Gaskets1Gasket PartsGeek
2322522Reman Injectors1Injector PartsGeek
2342795Injector Seals/Gaskets1Gasket PartsGeek
3N8214IMPELLER1Impeller PartsGeek
7N3229Connecting rodsConnecting rod PartsGeek
8N1728Connecting rodsConnecting rod PartsGeek
DZ111166(USE WITH DZ113373 974G) (974C)Fuel filter PartsGeek
DZ118156OIL FILTEROil filter PartsGeek kuduparts $14.00
DZ118761FAN BELT(LGTH = 1296 mm)Belt PartsGeek FridayParts $31.94
ESD5526Speed ControllerSpeed controller PartsGeek
IMP002602IMPELLER1Impeller PartsGeek
JMK0003SEAL KIT(*)1Seal PartsGeek
MCSSET0010M-SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
PEHP7069-01Reman Water PumpWater pump PartsGeek
RE500226ALTERNATOR(12V, 140A)Alternator PartsGeek
RE506103STARTER(24V)Starter PartsGeek yemparts $415.61
RE506428FUEL FILTER (3516)Fuel filter eBay $55.64 PartsGeek
RE509672OIL FILTEROil filter eBay $36.00 PartsGeek
RE515345FUEL FILTER (3516)Fuel filter eBay $34.99 PartsGeek
RE527961FUEL FILTERFuel filter PartsGeek FridayParts $899.99
RE529661STARTER(12V)Starter PartsGeek
RE551447ALTERNATOR(28V, 100A)Alternator PartsGeek
RE551448ALTERNATOR(14V, 150A)Alternator PartsGeek
RE556999STARTER(24V)Starter PartsGeek
RE564633STARTER(24V, 4KW)Starter PartsGeek FridayParts $315.20
RE60021PRIMARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter eBay $45.00 PartsGeek
RE65414ALTERNATOR(24V, 60A)Alternator PartsGeek FridayParts $145.00
RET0023OIL SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
SE501228WATER PUMP(REMAN FOR RE530194)Water pump PartsGeek FridayParts $102.02
SE501747CYLINDER HEAD(REMAN FOR RE523680)Cylinder head PartsGeek
SE501839ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE500226) (12V, 140A)Alternator PartsGeek
SE501842ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE65414) (24V, 60A)Alternator PartsGeek FridayParts $145.00
SE501866STARTER(REMAN FOR RE506103) (24V)Starter PartsGeek
SE501867STARTER(REMAN FOR RE529661) (12V)Starter PartsGeek
SE502544CONNECTING ROD(REMAN FOR DZ120166)Connecting rod PartsGeek
SE502733ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE564633) (24V, 4KW)Alternator PartsGeek FridayParts $315.20
SE502800CONTROLLER(REMAN FOR RE531808) (LEVEL 14)Controller PartsGeek
1743191Reman Cylinder Heads1Service part / kit PartsGeek
256-0330Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit PartsGeek
3N8203SHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
DZ113610SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYService part / kit PartsGeek
DZ119883TORSIONAL DAMPER(OD = 350 mm)Service part / kit PartsGeek
PEHJ0271Cat® Emissions Upgrade Kits for Select 3500 Marine EnginesService part / kit PartsGeek
PEHJ0287Cat® Performance Upgrade Kits for Select 3508, 3512, and 3516 Marine EnginesService part / kit PartsGeek
PEHP3036Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit PartsGeek
PEHP3036-01Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit PartsGeek
RE537960TORSIONAL DAMPER(OD = 342 mm)Service part / kit PartsGeek
SHA0047SHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
XQ1750power moduleService part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Continuous70%226.059.7
Mission critical85%317.583.9
Prime
Prime47%
Prime52%
Prime70%
Prime85%
Prime100%
Standby
Standby70%420.9111.2
Standby100%

Available documents

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