3516E Generator Set

3000 - 3500 kVA Generator Set

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and mission critical applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (3000 – 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements, accept 100 % rated load in one step and accept >50% block road recovering within G2 limits. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).

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Equipment Highlights

Cat Generator Set Package

Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR5 Alternator

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Robust Class H insulation

Cat Control Panel

User-friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Incorporation
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

Worldwide Product Support

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

Specs + Downloads

Specs

Engine Model: 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 6.69 in
Stroke: 8.46 in
Displacement: 4765 in³
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Aspiration: ATAAC
Fuel System: Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type: Adem™5
Length - Minimum: 335.1 in
Length - Maximum: 335.1 in
Width - Minimum: 104 in
Width - Maximum: 104 in
Height - Minimum: 131.6 in
Height - Maximum: 131.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 50706 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 50706 lb
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