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Caterpillar G3516B LE Gas Generator Set Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar G3516B LE Gas Generator Set generator is listed with standby output of 1300 kW, 50 Hz operation, 400 V output, and Three phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 1300 kWVoltage options: 400 VDry weight: 28,239 lb (12,809 kg)

Key specifications

1300 kW Standby power
400 V Voltage options
Three phase Phase
28,239 lb (12,809 kg) Dry weight
50 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

46 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Typical for this output class
Power output
Low 1,100 kW High 1,300 kW
Standby

1,300 kW

Prime

1,100 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
1,300 kWStandby
28,239.01 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar G3516B LE Gas Generator Set 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
1,300 kW
Low range
Typical: 2,000 kW
Dry weight
28,239 lb
Typical range
Typical: 29,983 lb
Standby power1,300 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 weight28,239 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.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model G3516B LE Gas Generator Set
Generator type Generator
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 1300 kW
Prime power 1100 kW
Standby kVA 1750.0
Voltage options 400 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 1.0 / 0.9 / 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar G3516B SCAC
Engine displacement 4, 211 cu in (69 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged, Separate Circuit Aftercooled
Maximum ambient 77 °F (25 °C)
Alternator Caterpillar DM5490, DM5492, DM5489, DM5491

Physical specifications

Dry weight 28, 239 lb (12, 809 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 189.6 × 69.1 × 93 in (4815 × 1755 × 2361 mm)

Fuel consumption

Prime 172.0 L/h @ 0%; 241.0 L/h @ 1%; 306.0 L/h @ 50%; 75%; 100%

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

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