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Caterpillar

Cat® 3516E Diesel Engine

The Cat® 3516E industrial diesel engine is offered at a continuous rating of 1566 kW (2100 hp) @ 1650 rpm and is designed for applications that require continuous heavy-duty service. These engines are capable of being operated at maximum power and speed up to 100% of the time without interuption or load cycling.

Photos

  • 3516E Tier 4 Industrial engine with CEM
    3516E Tier 4 Industrial engine with CEM

Features

High Continuous Power Density

High Continuous Power Density

The A-Rating means the 3516E is able to deliver the engine’s full 2100 hp (1566 kW) @1650 rpm continuously without interruption or load cycling. That’s the type of heavy duty usage that some applications demand and the 3516E delivers it.

High Continuous Power Density

The A-Rating means the 3516E is able to deliver the engine’s full 2100 hp (1566 kW) @1650 rpm continuously without interruption or load cycling. That’s the type of heavy duty usage that some applications demand and the 3516E delivers it.

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 is optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs. Even with the addition of an SCR aftertreatment and the required diesel exhaust fluid, the 3516E costs 1.3% less to operate than the preceeding model
Tier 2 3516C.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel consumption is optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs. Even with the addition of an SCR aftertreatment and the required diesel exhaust fluid, the 3516E costs 1.3% less to operate than the preceeding model
Tier 2 3516C.

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

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 2100 HP
    Maximum Torque 8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
    Rated Speed 1650 rpm
    Minimum Power 2100 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration V-16
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 8.5 in
    Displacement 4760 in³
    Compression Ratio 16.5:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
    Combustion System MEUI
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment SCR
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 122.2 in
    Width 63.6 in
    Height 83 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 18025 lb
  • Aftertreatment Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 92.5 in
    Width 79.1 in
    Height 31.9 in
    Weight 2378 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Four turbochargers, centre mounted
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled (ATAAC)

Control System

  • Electronic engine control

Exhaust System

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

Cooling System

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

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Flywheel housing, SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 00
  • Flywheel, SAE No. 18 or SAE No. 21
  • SAE standard rotation

Fuel System

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

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

General

  • Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifting eyes