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Cat® 3516E Diesel Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Power:
2100hp
Maximum Torque:
8275lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed:
1650 rpm
Minimum Power:
2100hp
3516E with CEM
3516E with CEM

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.

The 3516E is certified to meet EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, and California Air Regulations Board (CARB) standards, providing a single solution for higher regulated countries and simplifying installations for OEMs.

The 3516E offers unsurpassed performance and durability in a wide array of industries and applications, including shredders, chippers, grinders, bore and drill rigs, and pumps as well as other applications in forestry, general industrial, material handling, and mining.

Category:
Industrial Diesel Engines

Brand:
Caterpillar

Power Rating

Maximum Power:
2100hp
Maximum Torque:
8275lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed:
1650 rpm
Minimum Power:
2100hp

Emission Standards

Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

General

Engine Configuration:
V-16
Bore:
6.7in
Stroke:
8.5in
Displacement:
4760in³
Compression Ratio:
16.5:1
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System:
MEUI
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment:
SCR

Engine Dimensions - Approximate

Length:
122.2in
Width:
63.6in
Height:
83in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments:
18025lb

Aftertreatment Dimensions

Length:
92.5in
Width:
79.1in
Height:
31.9in
Weight:
2378lb

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

Optional Equipment