Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 2200 HP 1640 kW |
| Rated Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 2000 HP 1492 kW |
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Industrial Diesel Engines 3516B
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- Maximum Power
- 2200 HP
- 1640 kW
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
- Rated Speed
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
Overview
For your largest power needs in any environment, Cat® 3516B 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 3516B 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 3516B engines, with ratings: 1492-1640 bkW (2000-2200 bhp) @ 1800 rpm, are non-certified. They are available for global non-regulated areas.
Features At A Glance
Reliable, Quiet and Durable Power
Fuel Efficiency
Quality
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
Product Specifications for 3516B
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 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Aftercooled Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | - - |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 119 in 3008 mm |
| Width | 57 in 1443 mm |
| Height | 78 in 1980 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 16500 lb 7484 kg |
3516B 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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- Maximum Power
- 2200 HP
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- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
- Rated Speed
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
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- Maximum Power
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- Maximum Torque
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- Emissions
- Non-Certified
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- Maximum Power
- 2100 HP
- 1506 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 7563 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
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- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified)
- U.S. EPA Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards (Not Currently EPA Certified)
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