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Caterpillar 3516B Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3516B is a 69 L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1000 rpm, producing up to 1259 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3516 and XQ 2000. It holds 727 L (192.1 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant.

Part of the Caterpillar 3516B engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

69.0 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1000 rpm
Rated speed
1259 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity727.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1000 rpm
Gross power1259 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

2
Caterpillar 3516Caterpillar XQ 2000

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar 3516B family

15
Part #DescriptionCategory
1440725Connecting rodsconnecting_rod
1R-1725Part 1R-1725filter
RE527961FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE60021PRIMARY FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
10R9951Head Gasketsgasket
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gasketsgasket
2322507Manifold Gasketsgasket
2322521Turbocharger Gasketsgasket
2342795Injector Seals/Gasketsgasket
2322522Reman Injectorsinjector
1743191Reman Cylinder Headsother_service
LEDW3153Supersedes LECW7527other_service
LEHW0155-01CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSother_service
PEHJ0271Cat® Emissions Upgrade Kits for Select 3500 Marine Enginesother_service
PEHJ0287Cat® Performance Upgrade Kits for Select 3508, 3512, and 3516 Marine Enginesother_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

60

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516B?

The Caterpillar 3516B engine has an oil capacity of 727.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3516B?

The Caterpillar 3516B has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3516B engine?

The Caterpillar 3516B powers 2 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516, Caterpillar XQ 2000.