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Caterpillar G3516B Generator Set

The Caterpillar G3516B is a 1300 kW (1625 kVA) gas standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar G3516B engine. It is available at 380 V and 4160 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. The set measures 4203×2155×2419 mm (165.5×84.8×95.2 in), weighs about 12618 kg (27818 lb) and produces 105.2 dBA at 1 m.

1300 kW
Standby
69.04 L
Displacement
4
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Service parts for the G3516B

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Hydraulic system

1 required
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Specifications

Fuelgas
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1300 kW
Standby kVA1625
Prime power1300 kW
EmissionsLow Emission
ControllerADEM3
Voltage options380 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Dimensions (L×W×H)4203×2155×2419 mm
Dry weight12618 kg
Sound level63.0 dBA @ 1.0 m

Engine

Caterpillar G3516B
Displacement69.04 L
AspirationTurbocharged & Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar G3516B
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter1500 hr
Battery
Belt
Coolant24000 hr
Hydraulic filterHydraulic144-6691 eBay $25.95
Oil
Spark plug

Service specifications

3
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherRating condition (diesel 7 L and higher)99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F)SAE J1995 inlet air standard
OtherRating 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
OtherRating 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

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantCat DEACDiesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
CoolantCat ELCDiesel; 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
CoolantCat NGECNatural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first
Engine oilCat NGEONatural Gas
Engine oilCat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30-40°C to 30°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40-30°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 10W-30-18°C to 40°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oilCat DEO SAE 15W-40-9°C to 50°CEngine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
GreaseCat Generator Set GreasePart 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

How many kW is the Caterpillar G3516B?

The Caterpillar G3516B is rated 1300 kW standby (1625.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Caterpillar G3516B?

The Caterpillar G3516B is powered by the Caterpillar G3516B engine.

Is the Caterpillar G3516B diesel or gas?

The Caterpillar G3516B runs on gas.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
126-1815Hydraulic - UHE1Hydraulic filter eBay $109.00 FridayParts $77.99
144-6691Hydraulic1Hydraulic filter eBay $25.95
146-2588Spark PlugSpark plug eBay
194-8518Spark PlugSpark plug Amazon eBay $399.99 FridayParts $63.99
9U-7511Spark Plug Seat CleanerSpark plug eBay
9U-7516Spark Plug GaugeSpark plug eBay $50.00
9Y-6792Gasket (spark plug)Spark plug Amazon eBay $9.50
G3516BEngine modelEngine Amazon eBay $44.99 FridayParts $19.48
142-5055Insulation Testing Group (Electrical)Service part / kit eBay
249-0439Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit Amazon eBay
256-0331Oxidation Catalyst Assembly - RoundService part / kit Amazon eBay
PEHJ0204ADEM III SystemService 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
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 — CAT-G3516B-Generator-Set (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — GAS-DM5645-03-GS-EPG-E-11859186-1 (Caterpillar)Spec sheet — epnsum00 (Caterpillar)Reference — CHP-CAT-G3500-Series-Gas-Generator-Sets-Brochure (Caterpillar)Reference — Cat Gas Genset Ratings Efficiencies LEXE0422-03 (Caterpillar)Reference — Caterpillar-Oil-and-Gas-Ratings-Guide-2021-03 (Caterpillar)Reference — Final+Ratings+Guide LECW2462-15 9.8.11 (Caterpillar)Reference — Ratings Guide Port LPCW2462-15 final LR (Caterpillar)Parts manual — Caterpillar Engines (Caterpillar)Parts manual — LEXE7582-02 (Caterpillar)
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