3516B Generator Set

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

Key Specs

  • Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW
  • Continuous Rating 1640 ekW
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption

Benefits

Up to 70%

Natural Gas Fuel Mixture

The transient response of diesel with the economy and low emissions of natural gas.

Over 200,000

Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Over 4,000,000,000

Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Generator Set Specifications

Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW
Continuous Rating 1640 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 1825 ekW
Minimum Rating 1640 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69in
Stroke 7.48in
Displacement 4210.64in
Compression Ratio 14.0:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum 264.3in
Length - Maximum 264.3in
Width - Minimum 90.1in
Width - Maximum 90.1in
Height - Minimum 94.1in
Height - Maximum 94.1in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 33300lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 33300lb

Dynamic Gas Blending™ (DGB™) System

  • DGB system automatically activates when gas supply is detected
  • Reduces diesel consumption by up to 70% using gas substitution while maintaining safe engine operation
  • Control system enables maximum substitution over the widest load range in the industry
  • Maintains traditional diesel generator set power and transient response performance
  • Accepts a wide range of gas quality and automatically adjusts to fuel quality changes, eliminating the need for field calibration
  • Maintains existing diesel maintenance and overhaul intervals

Cat® Diesel Engine

  • Designed and optimized for low fuel consumption
  • 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

Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Alternators

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

Cooling System

  • Cooling systems available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Cat ECS Control Panel

  • Cat ECS control panel is the single-point interface for the engine, generator, and DGB functions
  • 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
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

Warranty

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

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

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment