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Caterpillar G3516 Generator Set

The Caterpillar G3516 is a 970 kW (1356 kVA) Biogas standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar G3516A engine. It is available at 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 2400 V and 4160 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 54 °C. The set measures 4848.3×2160×2415.4 mm (190.9×85.0×95.1 in), weighs about 5519.1 kg (12168 lb) and produces 63 dBA at 1 m.

970 kW
Standby
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Specifications

FuelBiogas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power970 kW
Standby kVA1356
Prime power824 kW
EmissionsLow Emission
ControllerADEM A3 digital engine management system, ADEM3, EMCP 4 Panels, EMCPII+
AlternatorCaterpillar SR4B
Voltage options380 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Power factor0.7
Coolant capacity205 L
Max ambient54 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4848×2160×2415 mm
Dry weight5519 kg
Sound level63.0 dBA @ 1.0 m

Engine

Caterpillar G3516A
Rated speed1200 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar G3516A
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter find
Oil filter104 hr find
Belt find
Coolant
Oil

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar G3516?

The Caterpillar G3516 is rated 970 kW standby (1356.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar G3516 use?

The Caterpillar G3516 is powered by the Caterpillar G3516A engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar G3516 use?

The Caterpillar G3516 runs on Biogas.

What alternator does the Caterpillar G3516 use?

The Caterpillar G3516 uses a Caterpillar SR4B alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
G3516BEngine modelEngine PartsGeek yemparts $33.85
LEDE5232One of two Cat® G3516 50-Hz generator sets rated at 970 kW at 380 volts, this G3516 provides up to 1.9 MW of continuous power at 1,500 rpm for GVL’s buildings and wastewater treatment plant.Service part / kit PartsGeek
LEXE7506-00Caterpillar® Electronic Ignition System (EIS)Service part / kit PartsGeek
PEHJ0204ADEM III SystemService part / kit PartsGeek
PEHJ0268Cat Engine ULB Upgrade for G3516 Petroleum EnginesService part / kit PartsGeek
XQ100generatorService 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
Prime
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby
Standby50%40.010.6
Standby75%55.214.6
Standby100%71.218.8

Available documents

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