3516E Generator Set

Back to Home

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Equipment Specs

  • Maximum Rating: 3500 kVA
  • Minimum Rating: 3000 kVA
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Tier 2 Equivalent - 1808 rpm
  • Voltage: 380 to 11000 volts
View All Equipment Specs

Pricing: Contact for Pricing Why we quote: Cat® machines are often configured to your job (attachments, hydraulics, cab options) and freight/taxes can vary by location. Request a quote to get accurate pricing based on your exact setup—typically within 1–2 business days.

Request a quote

Request a New Equipment Quote

Fill out this form below and we will get back to you within 1 to 2 business days! Alternatively, give us a call at 833-286-3561


    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    No spam. We'll contact you within 1–2 business days.

    Request Machine Walkaround

    Find a Dealer Near You

    Duty Cycle Standby
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 Equivalent - 1808 rpm
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
    Minimum Rating 3000 kVA
    Speed 1808 rpm
    Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
    Aspiration ATAAC
    Bore 6.69in
    Compression Ratio 14.7:1
    Displacement 4765in³
    Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
    Governor Type Adem™5
    Stroke 8.46in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 52911lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 47620lb
    Height - Maximum 131.6in
    Height - Minimum 132.6in
    Length - Maximum 363.1in
    Length - Minimum 353.3in
    Width - Maximum 104in
    Width - Minimum 104in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Air Cleaner; single element canister type
    • Text alarm / event descriptions
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability
    • KVAR / PF modes
    • EMCP 4.2B
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Generator set packages include:
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Caterpillar's Voltage Regulato
    • RFI suppression
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Min / max exciter
    • Controls:
    • Speed adjust
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Auto / start / stop control
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Engine cool
    • Customizable screens
    • PLC functionality
    • Lamp test
    • Load histogram feature
    • Accessory module data link
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • 3 Phase
    • +/- 2% accuracy
    • High coolant temperature
    • 0 True RMS AC metering
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Communications:
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Over / under voltage (27/59)
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • RPM
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected:
    • Overspeed
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Low coolant temperature
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Over / under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Digital indication for:
    • Low coolant leve
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Cat Connect
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • DC volts
    • Operating hours
    • Coolant temperature
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Power Factor (per phase & average
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
    • Low oil pressure
    • kW-hr (total)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • ATAAC - 3516E Package radiators shipped installed
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
    • Right hand servicing
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
    • SAE Standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Medium Voltage:
    • Anti condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • High Voltage:
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Form wound
    • Low Voltage: Random wound - Internal Excitation - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 6 Lead
    • Permanent magnet
    • 3 Phase brushless, salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • ADEM A5
    • English
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
    • Rails - engine / generator / radiator mounting
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 45 Amp charging alternator

    Optional Equipment:

    • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Y-Adapters
    • Fuel Priming Pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • Primary Fuel Filter
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
    • Space heater
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Thermostate for space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Generator conversion
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbar
    • Right side power connections
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • PGS test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • generator test report
    • IBC certification
    • OSHPD certification
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • PGS test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Starter cover
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 amp battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • Electric starting motors
    • Engine barring device
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

    What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

    Gregory Poole Equipment Company place picture
    4.0
    Based on 58 reviews
    powered by Google
    Tom Corona profile picture
    Tom Corona
    3 months ago
    Rich Stidd profile picture
    Rich Stidd
    3 months ago
    John Karpathian profile picture
    John Karpathian
    6 months ago
    Clean store and great employees
    Hunter Flaugher profile picture
    Hunter Flaugher
    12 months ago
    Hydraulic pump shop is unmatched. I made the mistake of going somewhere else before bringing my pump here. These guys were more than helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to help me find a solution for my problem even when it didn’t benefit them. This is how businesses should be run. I won’t go anywhere else.
    Brian Hrudka profile picture
    Brian Hrudka
    1 year ago
    Too bad Poole Cat Field Service is better at invoicing than actually getting my machines moving.

    A prompt and courteous technician arrived, and correctly diagnosed two problems with my mini Ex. Thank you. I corrected those problems, but machine still did not work.

    He diagnosed a fuel problem as a clogged filter, rather than a bad fuel pump which I managed to diagnose. I also figured out, via help on the internet, that the fuel shut-off solenoid was bad.

    Machine runs fine now. So my advice is to check the internet, before letting Poole charge you $870 for a two hour field visit. And you can find a perfectly fine aftermarket fuel pump for $20 rather than the $250 that Poole charges... and it arrives faster,
    Jacey Price profile picture
    Jacey Price
    2 years ago
    Need to teach a tech how to drive a service truck. Around 2:48 on highway 40 east, the truck pictured (plate ending in 8236) flew across 3 lanes of traffic to meet the Cleveland rd exit. Almost hit a semi and caused me to swerve with my children in the car. Glad making the exit was more important than children’s lives.
    David Lawrence profile picture
    David Lawrence
    2 years ago
    Brandon Pierce profile picture
    Brandon Pierce
    2 years ago
    Darin Noe profile picture
    Darin Noe
    2 years ago
    Jose Soto profile picture
    Jose Soto
    3 years ago
    Hunter Elliott profile picture
    Hunter Elliott
    3 years ago
    They had all my parts for my 3208 Cat.
    Friendly folks at parts counter.