Service parts for the 3516C
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
1 requiredOil system
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Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 2000 kW |
| Standby kVA | 3125 |
| Prime power | 1825 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2 |
| Controller | EMCP 4, EMCP 4.2 |
| Oil capacity | 233.0 L |
| Alternator | 3723056 |
| Voltage options | 480 V, 4160 V, 400 V, 3300 V, 380 V, 440 V, 600 V, 415 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 3758.8 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | oversize |
| Battery voltage | 480 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 61.6 L |
| Dry weight | 4938 kg |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar 3516C HD| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Heavy duty air cleaner with service indicator | — | 8760 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Fuel Filters – primary and duplex secondary with integral water separator and change-over valve | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Fuel System Secondary Filter | 1R0763 | 1000 hr | Amazon eBay $16.61 | |
| Oil filter | Engine Oil Filter Elements | 3890434 | 500 hr | Amazon $148.00 eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97 | |
| Battery | 24 VDC/20A battery charger with float/equalize modes and charging ammeter, Maintenance free batteries | — | 26280 hr | ||
| Belt | CIRCUIT BREAKER, POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS, BUS BARS, AC DISTRIBUTION, SHORE POWER TWO (2), INTERNAL LIGHTING, BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERIES, EMERGENCY STOP PUSHBUTTON | — | 8760 hr | ||
| Coolant | Radiator coolant capacity including engine | — | 26280 hr | ||
| Oil | Lubricating System | — | 500 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — |
Service specifications
3| 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.
Recommended fluids
| 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.
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar 3516C?
The Caterpillar 3516C is rated 2000 kW standby (3125.0 kVA).
Which engine powers the Caterpillar 3516C?
The Caterpillar 3516C is powered by the Caterpillar 3516C HD engine.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar 3516C run on?
The Caterpillar 3516C runs on diesel.
What alternator does the Caterpillar 3516C use?
The Caterpillar 3516C uses a 3723056 alternator.
What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3516C use?
The Caterpillar 3516C uses oil filter part number 3890434.
Which fuel filter part number does the Caterpillar 3516C take?
The Caterpillar 3516C uses fuel filter part number 1R0763.
Parts
8| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174-6854 | Hydrosolv 100 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon) | 1 | Fluid | Amazon eBay |
| 1U-5490 | Hydrosolv 4165 liquid cleaner, 19 L (5 US gallon) | 1 | Fluid | Amazon eBay |
| 138-8440 | Component cleaner | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 1440725 | Connecting rod | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay $630.00 | |
| 245-5829 | Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay $98.00 |
| 294-7420 | Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kit | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 298-5311 | Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCA | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 8T-5296 | Coolant Conditioner Test Kit | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay eBay |
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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 219.3 | 57.9 |
| Standby | 50% | 372.4 | 98.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 510.8 | 134.9 |
| Standby | 100% | 656.8 | 173.5 |
Available documents
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