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Caterpillar 3516 TA Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3516 TA is a 1750 kW (2188 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3516 TA engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 401.3 L (106.0 gal) of oil and 398 L (105.1 gal) of coolant. The set measures 5808.6×2286×1435 mm (228.7×90.0×56.5 in) and weighs about 9072 kg (20000 lb).

1750 kW
Standby
69.0 L
Displacement
401.3 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1750 kW
Standby kVA2188
ControllerEMCP 4.2
Oil capacity401.3 L
AlternatorCaterpillar SR5
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity398.0 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)5808×2286×1435 mm
Dry weight9072 kg

Engine

Caterpillar 3516 TA
Oil capacity401.3 L
Coolant capacity233.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3516 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2500 hr find
Fuel filter1000 hr find
Oil filter2500 hr find
Belt2500 hr find
Coolant233.0 L
Oil401.3 L

Compatible filters for the Caterpillar 3516 TA — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 1W3636 Caterpillar 612506 Donaldson P117781 Donaldson P532506 Ac Delco A902C
  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 3890433 Caterpillar 1110716 Donaldson P551316 Donaldson P552020 Ac Delco TP1045
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Ac Delco PF879L

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3516 TA?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA is rated 1750 kW standby (2188.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

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

What fuel does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516 TA?

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

What alternator does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses a Caterpillar SR5 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%256.567.8
Standby75%363.596.0
Standby100%470.0124.2

Available documents

Spec sheet — CAT-1750-CAT-3516A-TA (Caterpillar)

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