The Cat® 3516C Industrial Power Unit is offered at 1566 bkW (2100 bhp) @ 1750 rpm and is U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent. Conveniently pre-configured for a wide range of applications, the 3516C Industrial Power Unit is a complete power package containing a radiator, flywheel, alternator and alternator wiring completely pre-assembled for fast, straightforward installation in a number of OEM, customer and packager applications. These fuel efficient units are ready made for irrigation, industrial, mining and other pump applications.

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 1566 kW
Rated Speed 1750 rpm
Minimum Power 2100 hp 1566 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 13.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment -

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length 129 in 3278 mm
Width 60 in 1530 mm
Height 81 in 2062 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 17284 lb 7840 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
  • Turbocharger, rear mounted
  • Jacket water aftercooled

Control System

  • Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
  • Air-fuel ratio control
  • Mechanical speed control, without torque control
  • Governor control
  • Positive locking

Cooling System

  • Thermostats and housing
  • Jacket water pump, centrifugal

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold, dry

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

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

Fuel System

  • Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
  • Fuel transfer pump

Instrumentation

  • Instrument Panel, RH
  • Engine oil pressure gauge
  • Fuel pressure gauge
  • Oil filter differential gauge
  • Jacket water temperature gauge
  • Service meter, electric
  • Tachometer

Lube System

  • Crankcase breather, top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Oil dipstick
  • Oil pump
  • Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
  • Shallow oil pan

Mounting System

  • Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.

Power Take Off

  • Accessory drive, upper RH
  • Front housing, single sided

Protection System

  • Junction box
  • Manual shutoff, RH
  • Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
  • Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
  • Water temperature
  • Overspeed
  • 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown

Starting System

  • Starting switch

General

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