Caterpillar 3516 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar 3516 generator is listed with standby output of 1280 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 60 V output, and 3 phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • 3 phase

Standby power: 1280 kWVoltage options: 60 VDry weight: 37,201 lb (16,874 kg)

Key specifications

1280 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

60 V Voltage options

3 phase Phase

37,201 lb (16,874 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

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Power-to-weight

Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.

This model

34.4 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Low for this output class

Power output

Low 1,176 kW High 1,280 kW

Standby

1,280 kW

Prime

1,176 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,280 kWStandby

37,200.8 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar 3516 compares

Low, Typical and High are fixed generator-industry reference bands set by standby-output class. They do not change based on the models contained in this CSV.

Standby power

1,280 kW

Low range

Typical: 2,000 kW

Dry weight

37,201 lb

Typical range

Typical: 29,983 lb

Oil capacity

192.05 gal

High range

Typical: 50.19 gal

Standby power1,280 kW · Low

Low 1,000 kWTypical 2,000 kWHigh 5,000 kW

Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Dry weight37,201 lb · Typical

Low 13,999 lbTypical 29,983 lbHigh 59,966 lb

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Oil capacity192.05 gal · High

Low 21.13 galTypical 50.19 galHigh 118.88 gal

Falls toward the high end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Model	3516
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1280 kW
Prime power	1176 kW
Standby kVA	1710.0
Voltage options	60 V
Phase	3 phase
Power factor	0.7
Circuit breaker	1600 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar 3516B
Engine displacement	4, 211 cu in (69 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged
Rated engine speed	1000 rpm
Engine oil capacity	192.1 gal (727 L)
Engine coolant capacity	54.2 gal (205 L)
Oil capacity	192.1 gal (727 L)
Coolant capacity	116.2 gal (440 L)
Maximum ambient	176 °F (80 °C)
Controller	45A Alternator, ADEM A3, Advanced Diesel Engine Management II (ADEM II) modules, Auto Capability, EMCP 4 Premium Generator, EMCP 4.2, EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4, Elec 24V Starters, Electrically Operated Circuit Breaker, Electronic Governor, Engine Safety Shutdowns, Jacket Water Heater, Stop Capability, Utility Management Relay
Alternator	Caterpillar SR4 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions	EPA / Tier 1

Physical specifications

Dry weight	37, 201 lb (16, 874 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	489 × 19.3 × 96.9 in (12421 × 489 × 2460 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	330.2 gal (1, 250 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby	111.2 gal/h (420.9 L/h) @ 70%; 100%
Prime	47%; 52%; 70%; 85%; 100%
Continuous	59.7 gal/h (226.0 L/h) @ 70%
Mission Critical	83.9 gal/h (317.5 L/h) @ 85%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Change; Capacity: 1000.0 L
Oil filter	Part number: 3890434; Interval: 1000 hr
Fuel filter	Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Fuel, & Lubricating Oil Filters
Air filter	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Air Cleaner
Coolant	Interval: 5000 hr; Specification: Cooling System; Capacity: 440.0 L
Belt	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Fan Drives, Radiators, Fans, Expansion Tanks

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.