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3516E Generator Set

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3516E Generator Set

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Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response

3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response

3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response

3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response

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  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

  • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
  • Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
  • Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
3000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 Equivalent – 1800 rpm
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical
Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
8.46in
Displacement
4765in³
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™5
Length – Minimum
335.1in
Length – Maximum
335.1in
Width – Minimum
104in
Width – Maximum
104in
Height – Minimum
131.6in
Height – Maximum
131.6in
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum)
50706lb
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum)
50706lb
  • Air Cleaner
    • Single element with service indicator
  • Starting
    • Dual electric starters
  • Cooling
    • Standard Ambient Radiator
  • Crankcase Ventilation System
    • Non filtered crankcase ventilation
  • Mounting System
    • Rails
  • Controller
    • Cat ECS 100
  • Telematics
    • Ethernet
  • Alternator
    • Random Wound
    • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting
    • Standard batteries
    • Oversized batteries
    • Battery charger – 10A
    • Battery charger – 20A
    • Battery charger – 40A
    • Air starter(s)
    • Jacket water heater
  • Cooling
    • No Radiator
    • High Ambient Radiator
  • Crankcase Ventilation System
    • Filtered crankcase ventilation
  • Muffler
    • Industrial grade (15 dB)
    • Critical grade (25 dB)
    • Hospital grade (35 dB)
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber
    • Spring vibration Isolators
    • Seismic rated vibration isolators
    • No Isolators
  • Controller
    • Cat ECS 200
    • EMCP 4.4
  • Controller Attachments
    • Local annunciator module
    • Remote annuciator module
    • Expansion I/O module
    • Remote monitoring software
  • Telematics
    • Cellular
  • Extended Service Terms
    • 2 year (Prime)
    • 3 year
    • 5 year
    • 10 year
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
    • Platinum plus
  • Alternator
    • Form Wound
  • Alternator Temperature Rise (over 40°c Ambient)
    • 130°C
    • 150°C
  • Alternator Output Voltage
    • 400V
    • 415V
    • 3300V
    • 10000V
    • 10500V
    • 11000V
  • Alternator Attachments
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
  • Ancilliary Equipment
    • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
    • Paralleling switchgear
    • Paralleling controls
  • Certifications
    • EU & GB Declaration of Conformity
    • EU & GB Declaration of Incorporation
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

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