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. It 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.

3516 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

Features

  • Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

    World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.

  • Fuel Efficiency

    Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

  • Quality

    Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.

  • World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

    • 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
  • World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

    • 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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Power Rating

Maximum Power 2100 hp 1506 kW
Maximum Torque 7563 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm 10254 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Rated Speed 1750 rpm
Minimum Power 2100 hp 1506 kW

Emission Standards

Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified)

General

Engine Configuration 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
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

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

Standard Equipment

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