Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 2100 hp 1566 kW |
| Rated Speed | 1750 rpm 1750 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 2100 hp 1566 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Power Units 3516C Industrial Power Unit
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Maximum Power
- 2100 hp
- 1566 kW
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)
- Rated Speed
- 1750 rpm
- 1750 rpm
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.
Features At A Glance
- 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
- 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
Product Specifications for 3516C Industrial Power Unit
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified) U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified) |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.5 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 4760 in³ 78 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 129 in 3278 mm |
| Width | 60 in 1530 mm |
| Height | 81 in 2062 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 17284 lb 7840 kg |
3516C Industrial Power Unit 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
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- Maximum Power
- 2100 hp
- 1566 kW
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad equivalent emission standards (not currently EPA certified)
- Rated Speed
- 1750 rpm
- 1750 rpm
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- Maximum Power
- 630 hp
- 470 kW
- Emissions
- China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent or Non-Certified
- China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent or Non-Certified
- Rated Speed
- 1800-2100
- 1800-2100
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C15
- Maximum Power
- 540 hp
- 403 kW
- Emissions
- China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
- China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 Equivalent, EU Stage IIIA Equivalent
- Rated Speed
- 1800-2100 rpm
- 1800-2100 rpm
