Caterpillar G3516 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar G3516 generator is listed with standby output of 970 kW, Biogas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 400 V output, and 3 phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Biogas • 60 Hz • 3 phase

Standby power: 970 kWVoltage options: 400 VDry weight: 27,666 lb (12,549 kg)

Key specifications

970 kW Standby power

Biogas Fuel

400 V Voltage options

3 phase Phase

27,666 lb (12,549 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

50% load

166 gal/hr

75% load

236 gal/hr

100% load

297 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

35.1 kW

Typical reference

47 kW

Low for this output class

Power output

Low 824 kW High 970 kW

Standby

970 kW

Prime

824 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

970 kWStandby

27,665.81 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar G3516 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

970 kW

High range

Typical: 700 kW

Dry weight

27,666 lb

High range

Typical: 14,991 lb

Standby power970 kW · High

Low 400 kWTypical 700 kWHigh 1,000 kW

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

Dry weight27,666 lb · High

Low 7,011 lbTypical 14,991 lbHigh 27,999 lb

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	G3516
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Biogas
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	970 kW
Prime power	824 kW
Voltage options	400 V
Phase	3 phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar G3516A
Rated engine speed	1200 rpm
Coolant capacity	279 gal (1, 056 L)
Maximum ambient	77 °F (25 °C)
Controller	EMCPII+
Alternator	Caterpillar SR4B
Emissions	Standard Emission, Stage 1, Stage 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight	27, 666 lb (12, 549 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	193.6 × 86.8 × 79.2 in (4917 × 2204 × 2011 mm)

Fuel consumption

Prime	166.0 gal/h @ 50%; 236.0 gal/h @ 75%; 297.0 gal/h @ 100%

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