3516E

Industrial Diesel Engines 3516E

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Key Specs

Maximum Power
2100 hp
1566 kW
Maximum Torque
8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
11220 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

Overview

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.

Features At A Glance

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quality

Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
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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
Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for 3516E

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Maximum Power 2100 hp 1566 kW
Maximum Torque 8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm 11220 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed 1650 rpm 1650 rpm
Minimum Power 2100 hp 1566 kW
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Engine Configuration V-16 V-16
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.5 in 215 mm
Displacement 4760 in³ 78 l
Compression Ratio 16.5:1 16.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA) Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System MEUI MEUI
Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment SCR SCR
Length 122.2 in 3105 mm
Width 63.6 in 1616 mm
Height 83 in 2108 mm
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 18025 lb 8176 kg
Length 92.5 in 2350 mm
Width 79.1 in 2008 mm
Height 31.9 in 809 mm
Weight 2378 lb 1079 kg

3516E Standard Equipment

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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

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