3516E (50 HZ) | 2750-3100 kVA Diesel Generator

Cat® 3516E (50 Hz) with Upgradable Package Diesel Generator Sets

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Prime Power Rating
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption

Features At A Glance

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Cat® Diesel Engine

  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel
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Cat Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing
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Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
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Cooling System

  • Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
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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
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Warranty

  • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

Product Specifications for Cat® 3516E (50 Hz) with Upgradable Package

Standby Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Prime Power Rating 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan) 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Minimum Rating 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan) 2750 kVA (2850 kVA without fan)
Engine Model 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.46 in 215 mm
Displacement 4766 in 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 14:01 14:01
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum 296.8 in 7538 mm
Width - Maximum 87.2 in 2216 mm
Height - Maximum 133.5 in 3391 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 43541 lb 19750 kg

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