3516C Tier 4 Final (60 Hz)
Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 per cent rated load in one step. Depending on the model, 3516C generator sets are EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) or Tier 4 Interim certified.
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
| Minimum Rating | 1650 ekW 1650 ekW |
| Maximum Rating | 2500 ekW 2500 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Certified U.S. EPA Certified |
| Voltage | 480 to 13800 Volts 480 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Engine Model | 3516C HD, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516C HD, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.46 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 78 in 4764.73 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | ADEM™A4 ADEM™A4 |
| Length - Minimum | 267.6 in 6796.6 mm |
| Length - Maximum | 277 in 7037.5 mm |
| Width - Minimum | 93.7 in 2378.7 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 101.2 in 2569 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 116.7 in 2964.8 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 118.9 in 3019 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 37200 lb 16874 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 40280 lb 18270 kg |
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