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Caterpillar

Cat?� 3516C Industrial Diesel Engine

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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  • 3516 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated
    3516 LRC Diesel Engines - Lesser Regulated & Non-Regulated

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Features

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

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.

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 Efficiency

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

Quality

Quality

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

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

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

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

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

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 2100 hp
    Maximum Torque 7563 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
    Rated Speed 1750 rpm
    Minimum Power 2100 hp
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified)
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 8.5 in
    Displacement 4760 in³
    Compression Ratio 14.7:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment -
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 129.1 in
    Width 60.2 in
    Height 81.2 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 17284 lb

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