3516 Diesel Generator Set

Back to

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

Pricing: Contact for Pricing

Request a New Equipment Quote

Fill out this form below and we will get back to you within 1 to 2 business days! Alternatively, give us a call at 833-286-3561


    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Request a Quote Request Demo
    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 2000 kVA
    Minimum Rating 1600 kVA
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 13.0:1
    Displacement 4210.64in³
    Engine Model 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Mechanical unit injection
    Governor Type Woodward
    Stroke 7.48in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 33900lb
    Height - Maximum 93.2in
    Length - Maximum 232.9in
    Width - Maximum 90in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air Cleaner; single element canister type
    • Air Cleaner
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    • Secondary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • IP23 Protection
    • Bus Bar
    • EMCP 4 Genset Controller
    • Over / Under voltage (27/59)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Communications:
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Over / Under frequency (81 o/u
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar' s Voltage Regulator.
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Reverse Power (kW) (32)
    • Emergency stop
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Operating hours
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Low oil pressure
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected:
    • RPM - DC volts
    • Low coolant level
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Controls: Speed adjust - Auto / start / stop control - Engine cool-down timer - Engine cycle crank - Alarm acknowledge - Lamp test - Load histogram feature - PLC functionality - Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Power Factor (per phase & average)
    • Accessory module data link
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • High coolant temperature
    • Overspeed
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for
    • Coolant temperature
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min /max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Cat Connect
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Reverse Reactive Power (kVAr) (32RV
    • DC volts
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Digital indication for
    • Low coolant temperature
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • ATAAC - 3516E Package Radiators shipped installed
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • SAE Standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • Right hand servicing
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • Medium Voltage:
    • Form wound
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • High Voltage:
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • Permanent magnet
    • Permanent magnet
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Internal Excitation
    • Six lead
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • Low voltage:
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Form wound
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Random wound
    • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • Anti Condensation Space Heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • ADEM A3
    • English
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 45 Amp charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor

    Optional Equipment:

    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
    • Exhaust mufflers
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • Exhaust offset
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Flexible fittings
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Flanges
    • Clean emission parts
    • Y-Adapters
    • Spring-type vibration isolator
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Jacket water heater
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy-duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
    • Thermostate for space heater
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT)
    • Differntial current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Generator conversion
    • Low / medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Low / medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Space heater
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbar
    • Right side power connections
    • Rear power connections
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Left side power connections
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Low voltage circuit breakers
    • IBC certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • generator test report
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • OSHPD certification
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Engine barring device
    • Starter cover
    • Air starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

    What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

    3.9
    Based on 46 reviews
    powered by Google
    Renee Herndon
    21:55 29 Feb 24
    Dalton was very helpful, The road construction, however, was not! 😂I would rather have to sand paper an alligators @$$ in a phone booth that to get in that mess again.
    David Lawrence
    13:04 22 Feb 24
    Brandon Pierce
    22:00 18 Feb 24
    Darin Noe
    01:17 16 Feb 24
    Jose Soto
    15:26 23 Sep 23
    Hunter Elliott
    16:17 07 Sep 23
    Rick Kelly-Crapse
    21:06 25 Aug 23
    They had all my parts for my 3208 Cat.Friendly folks at parts counter.
    js_loader