Cat® 3516E Diesel Engine
The Cat® 3516E industrial diesel engine is offered at a continuous rating of 1566 kW (2100 hp) @ 1650 rpm and is designed for applications that require continuous heavy-duty service. These engines are capable of being operated at maximum power and speed up to 100% of the time without interuption or load cycling.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 2100 | hp | 1566 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 8275 | lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | 11220 | Nm @ 1200 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 1650 rpm |
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Features & Benefits
High Continuous Power Density
The A-Rating means the 3516E is able to deliver the engine’s full 2100 hp (1566 kW) @1650 rpm continuously without interruption or load cycling. That’s the type of heavy duty usage that some applications demand and the 3516E delivers it.
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 is optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs. Even with the addition of an SCR aftertreatment and the required diesel exhaust fluid, the 3516E costs 1.3% less to operate than the preceeding model
Tier 2 3516C.
Tier 2 3516C.
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
Complete Specifications
Power Rating
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | measurement | 2100 | hp | 1566 | kW | |
| Maximum Torque | measurement | 8275 | lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | 11220 | Nm @ 1200 rpm | |
| Rated Speed | text | 1650 rpm | ||||
| Minimum Power | measurement | 2100 | hp | 1566 | kW | |
| Emissions | text | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V | ||||
| Engine Configuration | text | V-16 | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.7 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 8.5 | in | 215 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 4760 | in³ | 78 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 16.5:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA) | ||||
| Combustion System | text | MEUI | ||||
| Rotation from Flywheel End | text | Counterclockwise | ||||
| Aftertreatment | text | SCR | ||||
| Length | measurement | 122.2 | in | 3105 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 63.6 | in | 1616 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 83 | in | 2108 | mm | |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | measurement | 18025 | lb | 8176 | kg | |
| Length | measurement | 92.5 | in | 2350 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 79.1 | in | 2008 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 31.9 | in | 809 | mm | |
| Weight | measurement | 2378 | lb | 1079 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Four turbochargers, centre mounted
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled (ATAAC)
Control System
- Electronic engine control
Exhaust System
- Two exhaust outlets, 203 mm (8 in) round flange
- Exhaust manifold, dry
- Four turbochargers with watercooled bearings
Cooling System
- Gear-driven centrifugal jacket water pump
- Connections for radiator cooling
- Thermostats and housing
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Flywheel housing, SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 00
- Flywheel, SAE No. 18 or SAE No. 21
- SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, LH spin-on type
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically controlled unit injectors
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler and dipstick, LH
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, LH, spin-on type
- Front sump oil pan, 500-hour change interval
General
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes