Diesel Generator Sets
Cat 3516C (50 Hz) with Upgradeable Package
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Optimised for 9% Lower Fuel Consumption
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
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
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Standby Rating | 2750 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 2500 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 2750 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 kVA |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | 3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 170 mm |
| Stroke | 215 mm |
| Displacement | 78 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14:01 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 5800 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 1929 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 2050 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 14698 kg |
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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
Emcp 4 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 Conformity
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- Telecommunication Lab of China
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
