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Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset
3516C
Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset discontinued/non-current diesel generator-set package. Cat H-CPC marks the source page as Non-Current and links the official LEHE1376-09 Cat spec sheet validating the 2000 ekW standby and 1650 ekW continuous rating.
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- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-12
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Electrical Output
- 2,000 kW
- Cylinders
- V16
- Displacement
- 78.08 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,500 RPM
Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset generator set context
The Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 2,000 kW / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Model | 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset |
| Series | 3516C |
| Configuration | 3516C V-16 four-stroke water-cooled diesel generator-set engine |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Displacement | 78.08 L |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) |
| Certifications | Caterpillar Non-Current product page, Official Caterpillar spec sheet |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset use?
The Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset?
The Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset is a V16 (16-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 78.08 L.
What emissions standard does the 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset meet?
The Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset is certified to U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) emissions standards.
Is the 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset still in production?
No — the Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset?
Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar 3516C 60 Hz 1640-2000 ekW Legacy Genset can be downloaded from this page.