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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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3516E Tier 4 Industrial engine with CEM
3516E Tier 4 Industrial engine with CEM

Features

High Continuous Power Density

Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power

Fuel Efficiency

Quality

World-class Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

Details

Specifications

Spec Value
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
Spec Value
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Spec Value
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
Spec Value
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
Spec Value
Length 92.5 in 2350 mm
Width 79.1 in 2008 mm
Height 31.9 in 809 mm
Weight 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

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