Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 2000 hp 1492 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 6189 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 8391 Nm @ 1400 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1200-1800 rpm 1200-1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 1355 hp 1011 kW |
Industrial Diesel Engines 3516
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- Maximum Power
- 2000 hp
- 1492 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 6189 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 8391 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat?� 3516 Industrial Diesel Engines offer the unsurpassed performance and durability your customers need to keep their industrial applications and operations running. They deliver high power output, proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. These engines maintain low operating costs to keep your customers profitable for years to come. Industries and applications powered by 3516 engines include Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Construction, Cranes, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers. These 3516 engines, with ratings: 1011-1492 bkW (1355-2000 bhp) @ 1200-1800 rpm, are non-certified. They are available for global non-regulated areas.
Features At A Glance
- 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
Product Specifications for 3516
Emission Standards
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
General
| Engine Configuration | V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.5 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 4210 in³ 69 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 133 in 3366 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1704 mm |
| Height | 68 in 1720 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 16499 lb 7484 kg |
3516 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Air cleaner. Regular duty, dry, panel type with service indicators, turbocharger, jacket water aftercooled.
- Turbocharger, rear mounted
- Jacket water aftercooled
Control System
- Governor, RH, 3161 with self contained synthetic oil sump
- Air-fuel ratio control
- Mechanical speed control, without torque control
- Governor control
- Positive locking
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump, centrifugal
Exhaust System
- Exhaust manifold, dry
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 00 flywheel
- 183 flywheel teeth
- SAE No. 00 flywheel housing
Fuel System
- Fuel filter, with service indicators, cartridge type with RH service
- Fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
- Instrument Panel, RH
- Engine oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
- Oil filter differential gauge
- Jacket water temperature gauge
- Service meter, electric
- Tachometer
Lube System
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Oil dipstick
- Oil pump
- Oil filter, cartridge type with RH service
- Shallow oil pan
Mounting System
- Rails, mounting, engine length, 254 mm (10 in), industrial-type, C-channel.
Power Take Off
- Accessory drive, upper RH
- Front housing, single sided
Protection System
- Junction box
- Manual shutoff, RH
- Safety shutoff protection, energized to shutdown
- Low oil pressure, low idle 69 kPa (10 psi); high idle 207 kPa (30 psi)
- Water temperature
- Overspeed
- 3161 governor solenoid energized to shutdown
Starting System
- Starting switch
General
- Vibration damper
- Lifting eyes
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
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Selected
- Maximum Power
- 2000 hp
- 1492 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 6189 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 8391 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Industrial
3512C
- Maximum Power
- 1500 hp
- 1120 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 5259 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- 7130 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Industrial
3516B
- Maximum Power
- 2200 hp
- 1640 kW
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
- Rated Speed
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
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