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Overview

The Cat® 3516C Industrial Power Unit is offered at 1566 bkW (2100 bhp) @ 1750 rpm and is U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the 3516C Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.

Power Rating

Minimum Power
2100.00 bhp
1566.00 bkW
Maximum Power
2100.00 bhp
1566.00 bkW
Rated Speed
1750 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)

General

Engine Configuration
V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke
215 mm (8.5 in)
Displacement
78 L (4760 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Rotation (from flywheel end)
Counterclockwise
Lube System (refill)
401.3 l (424 qt)

Engine Dimensions (Approximate. Final dimensions dependent on selected options)

Length
3278 mm (129 in)
Width
1530 mm (60 in)
Height
2062 mm (81 in)
Weight, Net Dry (Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments)
7840 kg (17,284 lb)

Power Rating

Maximum Power
2100.00 HP
1566.00 kW
Minimum Power
2100.00 HP
1566.00 kW
Rated Speed
1750 rpm

Emission Standards

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)

General

Engine Configuration
V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Bore
170 mm (6.7 in)
Stroke
215 mm (8.5 in)
Displacement
78 L (4760 in³)
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Lube System - Refill
401.3 l (424 qt)

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Height
2062 mm (81 in)
Length
3278 mm (129 in)
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
7840 kg (17,284 lb)
Width
1530 mm (60 in)

General

Bore
6.70 in
170.00 mm
Stroke
8.50 in
215.00 mm
Displacement
4760.00 in³
78.00 l

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length
129.00 in
3278.00 mm
Width
60.00 in
1530.00 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
17284.00 lb
7840.00 kg
Height
81.00 in
2062.00 mm

General

Aftertreatment
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Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program
Standard Equipment
  • Air Inlet System
    • Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
    • Turbocharger, rear mounted
    • Jacket water aftercooled
  • Control System
    • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
    • Air-fuel ratio control
    • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
    • Governor control
    • Positive locking
  • Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing
    • Jacket water pump, centrifugal
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel
    • 183 flywheel teeth
    • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
    • Fuel transfer pump
  • Instrumentation
    • Instrument Panel, RH
    • Engine oil pressure gauge
    • Fuel pressure gauge
    • Oil filter differential gauge
    • Jacket water temperature gauge
    • Service meter, electric
    • Tachometer
  • Lube System
    • Crankcase breather, top mounted
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil filler
    • Oil dipstick
    • Oil pump
    • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
    • Shallow oil pan
  • Mounting System
    • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
  • Power Take Off
    • Accessory drive, upper RH
    • Front housing, single sided
  • Protection System
    • Junction box
    • Manual shutoff, RH
    • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
    • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
    • Water temperature
    • Overspeed
    • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
  • Starting System
    • Starting switch
  • General
    • Vibration damper
    • Lifting eyes
    • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request