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Caterpillar G3516B Generator Set

The Caterpillar G3516B is a 1300 kW (1356 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar G3516B 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 about 423 L (111.7 gal) of oil and 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.

1300 kW
Standby
69.0 L
Displacement
423.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1300 kW
Standby kVA1356
Prime power1312 kW
EmissionsLow Emission
ControllerADEM A3 digital engine management system, ADEM3, EMCP 4 Panels
Oil capacity423.0 L
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 G3516B
Oil capacity423.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar G3516B
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 G3516B?

The Caterpillar G3516B is rated 1300 kW standby (1356.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar G3516B use?

The Caterpillar G3516B is powered by the Caterpillar G3516B engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar G3516B use?

The Caterpillar G3516B runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar G3516B?

The Caterpillar G3516B engine in the Caterpillar G3516B has an oil capacity of 423.0 liters.

What alternator does the Caterpillar G3516B use?

The Caterpillar G3516B uses a Caterpillar SR4B alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
1609874CATSingle Cylinder Liner Gasket Set - 3406/ 3412 0.1 lbs/ 0.04 kgs1Gasket PartsGeek
3N8449IMPELLER1Impeller PartsGeek
5N2902OIL SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
5N6055M-SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
703613PUMP ASSY1Pump PartsGeek
7N3229Connecting rodsConnecting rod PartsGeek
8N1728Connecting rodsConnecting rod PartsGeek
DM-3E3305GASKET SET, WP OH 3412Gasket PartsGeek
DM-8C4402GASKET SET, FUEL SYSTEM 3412Gasket PartsGeek
DZ111166(USE WITH DZ113373 974G) (974C)Fuel filter PartsGeek
DZ114695(974C) (3447) (3449) (3451) (3453) (3448) (3452) (974Q) (3450) (3454) (974G)Coolant filter PartsGeek
G3516BEngine modelEngine PartsGeek yemparts $33.85
IMP0026IMPELLER1Impeller PartsGeek
JMK0002SEAL KIT1Seal PartsGeek
JPR-CT3412PUMP ASSY1Pump PartsGeek
MCSSET0009M-SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
PEHP7069-01Reman Water PumpWater pump PartsGeek
RET0020OIL SEAL1Seal PartsGeek
249-0439Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit PartsGeek
256-0326Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit PartsGeek
256-0331Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit PartsGeek
703493SHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
PEHP3036Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit PartsGeek
PEHP3036-01Cat Reman Short and Long BlocksService part / kit PartsGeek
SHA0048SHAFT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
XQ100generatorService part / kit PartsGeek
g00104545Illustration 4Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00107406Illustration 1: Safety message for the clutch located on the clutch housing (if equipped).Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00107407Illustration 2: Safety message for rotating gears that can cause entanglement of the fingers and hands.Service part / kit PartsGeek
g00294510Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01359666Support the component properly when work beneath the component is performed.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01372247Mounting and Dismounting: Inspect steps, handholds, and work area before mounting the engine.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01372262Illustration 4: Safety message for flammable fluids and hot surfaces.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01480768Do not touch any part of an operating engine. Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i01658146Important Safety InformationService part / kit PartsGeek
i01805780Before Starting Engine: Ensure that the engine cannot be started before performing maintenance.Service part / kit PartsGeek
i02345910Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the engine or around the engine when the engine is serviced.Service 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

Engine spec — 1318 ekw g3516b 1-0g no with pump performance sheet (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — 1300-LEXE1545-01 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — CAT-G3516B-Generator-Set (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — Cat Gas Genset Ratings Efficiencies LEXE0422-03 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — Electric power ratings guide (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — GAS-DM5645-03-GS-EPG-E-11859186-1 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEHW0112 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — LEXE0422-04 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — epnsum00 (Caterpillar)