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Caterpillar 3516 Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3516 is a 1280 kW (1357 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar 3516B engine. It is available at 1200 V and 1500 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 727 L (192.1 gal) of oil and 440 L (116.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 80 °C. The set measures 12421×489×2460 mm (489.0×19.3×96.9 in) and weighs about 14682 kg (32368 lb). An integrated tank holds 1250 L (330.2 gal).

1280 kW
Standby
69.0 L
Displacement
727.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1280 kW
Prime power1176 kW
Emissions2
Controller45A Alternator, Auto Capability, EMCP 4 Premium Generator with, EMCP 4.2, EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4, Elec 24V Starters, Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker, Electronic Governor, Engine Safety Shutdowns, Jacket Water Heater, Stop Capability, Utility Management Relay
Oil capacity727.0 L
Voltage options600 V
Phase3 phase
Circuit breaker1600 A
Coolant capacity440 L
Max ambient80 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)12421×489×2460 mm
Dry weight14682 kg
Fuel tank1250.0 L

Engine

Caterpillar 3516B
Oil capacity727.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1000 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar 3516B
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterEngine Air Cleaner Element (Dual or Single Element)—8760 hr find
Fuel filterFuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator Element—1000 hr find
Fuel filterFuel System Secondary Filter1R07631000 hr atldiesel $12.53
Oil filter38904341000 hr buy
BeltBelts (Alternator and Fan Drive)—8760 hr find
CoolantCooling System Coolant (ELC - Extended Life Coolant)630.0—52560 hr
OilEngine Oil and Filter1000.0—1000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar 3516?

The Caterpillar 3516 is rated 1280 kW standby.

What engine does the Caterpillar 3516 use?

The Caterpillar 3516 is powered by the Caterpillar 3516B engine.

What fuel does the Caterpillar 3516 use?

The Caterpillar 3516 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516?

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

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
10R9951Head Gaskets1Gasket buy
1440725Connecting rodsConnecting rod buy
1744947Aftercooler and Lines Gaskets1Gasket buy
1R-1725Part 1R-1725Filter buy
2322507Manifold Gaskets1Gasket buy
2322521Turbocharger Gaskets1Gasket buy
2322522Reman Injectors1Injector buy
2342795Injector Seals/Gaskets1Gasket buy
DZ114929FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ115455FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ115812FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ117267FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ117268FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ118156OIL FILTEROil filter kuduparts $14.00
DZ118286OIL FILTER1Oil filter buy
DZ118761FAN BELT(LGTH = 1296 mm)Belt FridayParts $31.94
DZ118763FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ118764FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ118781FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ118815FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119013FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119018FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119059FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119060FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119062FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119416FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119477FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119478FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119515FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119516FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119520FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119521FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119522FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119530FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ119533FAN BELT1Belt buy
DZ129200FAN PULLEY1Belt buy
R113480FAN PULLEY1Belt buy
R128658FAN PULLEY1Belt buy
R128660FAN PULLEY1Belt buy
R128662FAN PULLEY1Belt buy
R134625FAN BELT1Belt buy
RE500226ALTERNATOR(12V, 140A)Alternator buy
RE506103STARTER(24V)Starter yemparts $415.61
RE509672OIL FILTEROil filter eBay $36.00
RE527961FUEL FILTERFuel filter FridayParts $899.99
RE529661STARTER(12V)Starter buy
RE551447ALTERNATOR(28V, 100A)Alternator buy
RE551448ALTERNATOR(14V, 150A)Alternator buy
RE556999STARTER(24V)Starter buy
RE564633STARTER(24V, 4KW)Starter FridayParts $315.20
RE60021PRIMARY FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter eBay $45.00
RE62418PRIMARY FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter eBay $20.88
RE62424SECONDARY FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter kuduparts $34.00
RE65414ALTERNATOR(24V, 60A)Alternator FridayParts $145.00
RE70961STARTER1Starter FridayParts $260.84
SE501228WATER PUMP(REMAN FOR RE530194)Water pump FridayParts $102.02
SE501747CYLINDER HEAD(REMAN FOR RE523680)Cylinder head buy
SE501839ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE500226) (12V, 140A)Alternator buy
SE501842ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE65414) (24V, 60A)Alternator FridayParts $145.00
SE501866STARTER(REMAN FOR RE506103) (24V)Starter buy
SE501867STARTER(REMAN FOR RE529661) (12V)Starter buy
SE502544CONNECTING ROD(REMAN FOR DZ120166)Connecting rod buy
SE502733ALTERNATOR(REMAN FOR RE564633) (24V, 4KW)Alternator FridayParts $315.20
SE502800CONTROLLER(REMAN FOR RE531808) (LEVEL 14)Controller buy
T428692FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428724FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428725FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428818FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428820FAN BELT1Belt FridayParts $25.60
T428822FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428823FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428825FAN BELT1Belt buy
T428863FAN BELT1Belt buy
T437055FAN BELT1Belt buy
138-8440Component CleanerService part / kit buy
174-6854Hydrosolv 100 Liquid Cleaner (19 L / 5 US gallon)1Service part / kit buy
1743191Reman Cylinder Heads1Service part / kit buy
1U-5490Hydrosolv 4165 Liquid Cleaner (19 L / 5 US gallon)1Service part / kit buy
245-5829Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer1Service part / kit buy
294-7420Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kit1Service part / kit buy
298-5311Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCA (includes testing tool, 30 ampoules, instructions, and case)1Service part / kit buy
8T-5296Coolant Conditioner Test Kit1Service part / kit buy
DZ113610SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
DZ119883TORSIONAL DAMPER(OD = 350 mm)Service part / kit buy
LEHE5385-00CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.Service part / kit buy
N6W00630Engine/Compressor SpecsService part / kit buy
N6W00631Engine/Compressor SpecsService part / kit buy
N6W00861Unit IDService part / kit buy
PEHJ0271Cat® Emissions Upgrade Kits for Select 3500 Marine EnginesService part / kit buy
PEHJ0287Cat® Performance Upgrade Kits for Select 3508, 3512, and 3516 Marine EnginesService part / kit buy
RE537960TORSIONAL DAMPER(OD = 342 mm)Service part / kit buy

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
Continuous70%226.059.7
Mission critical85%317.583.9
Prime
Prime47%
Prime52%
Prime70%
Prime85%
Prime100%
Standby
Standby70%420.9111.2
Standby100%

Available documents

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