3616 (60 Hz)

3616 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 4400 to 5320 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3616 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext5320 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext3350 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Documents & Spec Sheets

Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3616, 60 Hz, 5320 ekW Standby, 4840 ekW Prime, 4400 ekW Cont. Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
World Wide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•Sâ„ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Complete Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext5320 ekW
Minimum Ratingtext3350 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext60 Hz
Speedtext720 & 900 rpm
Duty CycletextPrime, Continuous
Engine Modeltext3616 V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement11in280mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300mm
Displacementmeasurement18032in³296l
Compression Ratiotext13:01
AspirationtextTA
Fuel SystemtextDirect unit injection
Governor TypetextGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximummeasurement404in10261.7mm
Width - Maximummeasurement99.62in2530.3mm
Height - Maximummeasurement156.6in3977.7mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)measurement141840lb64470kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

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Cooling System

  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Front Mounted turbos

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Vane type air starter

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Soot filter
  • Boost control valve
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Air Inlet Adapter
  • Air cleaner louver assembly

Cooling System

  • Cooling system aids
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Expansion tank
  • Heating aids

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust Fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

  • Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

  • 3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections
  • Class F insulation

Governor System

  • 723 Plus
  • Electronic/actuators
  • EGB actuator
  • Digital programmers
  • 230 UA
  • Battery backup/power supply

Lube System

  • Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Oil pan drain valve

Mounting System

  • Isolator
  • Non-vertically Restrained
  • Vertically Restrained
  • Spring type vibration isolators

Starting / Charging System

  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Turbine type air starters
  • Redundant air starters

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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