3516 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

Industrial Diesel Engines 3516C

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Key Specs

Maximum Power
2100 hp
1506 kW
Maximum Torque
7563 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
10254 Nm @ 1300 rpm
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)

Overview

The Cat?� 3516C is offered at 1506 bkW (2100 bhp) @ 1750 rpm. This engine is available using EPA (U.S.) Flex provisions and for other global regulated and non-regulated areas. The 3516C offers unsurpassed performance and durability in a multitiude of industries and applications, including Bore and Drill Rigs, Chippers, Grinders, and Shredders, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, Material Handling, Mining and Pumps.

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Product Specifications for 3516C

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Maximum Power 2100 hp 1506 kW
Maximum Torque 7563 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm 10254 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed 1750 rpm 1750 rpm
Minimum Power 2100 hp 1506 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)
Length 129.1 in 3278 mm
Width 60.2 in 1530 mm
Height 81.2 in 2062 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 17284 lb 7840 kg
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 14.7:1 14.7:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment - -

3516C Standard Equipment

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Air Inlet System

  • Air to Air Aftercooled (ATAAC)
  • Four turbochargers, center mounted

Control System

  • ADEM A4 ECM Electronic Engine Control, RH (10 amp DC power required)

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing
  • Gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump
  • Connections for radiator cooling

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold, dry
  • Four turbochargers with watercooled bearings
  • Two exhaust outlets, 203 mm (8 in) round flange

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • SAE No. 00 flywheel (183 teeth)
  • SAE No. 00 flywheel housing

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter, LH spin-on type
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronically controlled unit injectors

Instrumentation

  • No standard instrument or gauge panel

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather, top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler and dipstick, LH
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter, LH, spin-on type
  • Front sump oil pan, 500-hour change interval

Mounting System

  • Trunnion front support

Power Take Off

  • Front housing, two-sided

Protection System

  • ADEM A4 ECM monitoring system to provide customer programmable engine
  • Deration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
  • Emergency stop logic inputs provided at 40 pin customer interface connection

Starting System

  • Dual 24V electric starting motor, LH, unwired

General

  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes

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Maximum Torque
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Emissions
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