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Caterpillar 3516C-HD Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3516C-HD is a 2500 kW diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3516CHD engine. It operates at 60 Hz.

2500 kW
Standby
69.0 L
Displacement
1
Document types

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2500 kW
Prime power2250 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerEMCP 4.2

Engine

Caterpillar 3516CHD
Displacement69.0 L
AspirationTurbo plus ATAAC
Rated speed1200 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar 3516CHD

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Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Oil filterP554005Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O FridayParts $41.73
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99
Fuel filterP551313Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1R0763, BALDWIN BF7633, LOESING 025135, INGERSOLL RAND 1R0750 KuduParts $17.00
Fuel / water separatorP552020Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCATERPILLAR 1110716, CATERPILLAR 3I1252, BALDWIN PF7890-10, IMPERIAL 04FS1206 buy

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherGross Input Torque (TH55-E70)12 667N•m (9350 lb-ft)
OtherGross Input Torque (TH55-E90)12 677N•m (9350 lb-ft)
OtherStall Torque Ratio (TH55-E70)2.23
OtherStall Torque Ratio (TH55-E90)2.23
PressureWS255 pump plunger load238,000lb (107,960 kg)
PressureWS273XD pump plunger load275,000lb (124 738 kg)
PressureWS305XD pump plunger load250,000lb (113 398 kg)
SpeedMaximum Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions)1970rpm
SpeedRated Input Speed (TH55-E70/TH55-E90 transmissions)1900rpm

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
Fuelultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)Required for Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance

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 is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3516C-HD?

The Caterpillar 3516C-HD is rated 2500 kW standby.

What engine is in the Caterpillar 3516C-HD?

The Caterpillar 3516C-HD is powered by the Caterpillar 3516CHD engine.

Is the Caterpillar 3516C-HD diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar 3516C-HD runs on diesel.

What is the prime power rating of the Caterpillar 3516C-HD?

The Caterpillar 3516C-HD is rated 2250 kW prime, against 2500 kW standby.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
LEHE5385-00CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.Service part / kit Amazon 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.

Available documents

Reference — CAT-2000-CAT-3516C-Tier-4-Interim (Caterpillar)Reference — CAT-2500-CAT-3516C (Caterpillar)Reference — Caterpillar-Oil-and-Gas-Ratings-Guide-2021-03 (Caterpillar)Reference — LECW2462-25 1 oil gas (Caterpillar)Parts manual — Cat-Tier-4-Interim-Technology (Caterpillar)Parts manual — LEXE7582-02 (Caterpillar)

This page was generated from the 6 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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