Key Specs
Producing reliable power from 1450 to 1750 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516 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. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
| Standby Rating | 1750 ekW 1750 ekW |
| Prime Power Rating | 1600 ekW 1600 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 480 Volts 380 to 480 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1750 ekW 1750 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1450 ekW 1450 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in³ 69 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 13.5:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Mechanical unit injection Mechanical unit injection |
| Governor Type | Woodward Woodward |
| Length - Maximum | 234.4 in 5953 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 94.9 in 2410 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 28840 lb 13080 kg |
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