Caterpillar
Caterpillar 3616
3600 Series
Caterpillar 3616 — 295.5 L V16 turbocharged-aftercooled diesel generator engine (Cat 3600 series). 5720 ekW standby / 5200 ekW prime @ 50 Hz, 5320 / 4840 ekW @ 60 Hz; medium-speed V16 (280×300 mm); marketed as C280-16 (IMO/EPA Tier 2) marine. Source: Cat 2024 Electric Power Ratings Guide.
- Standby Power · 50 Hz
- 7,150 kVA
- Electrical Output
- 5,720 kWe
- Cylinders
- V16
- Displacement
- 295.5 L
- Rated Speed
- 1,000 / 1,200 RPM
Power Ratings
kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf
50 Hz1000 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 5200 | 6500 |
| Standby Power | — | 5720 | 7150 |
60 Hz1200 RPM
| kWm | kWe | kVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Power | — | 4840 | 6050 |
| Standby Power | — | 5320 | 6650 |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Caterpillar |
| Model | 3616 |
| Series | 3600 Series |
| Configuration | V16 |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Displacement | 295.5 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Country of Origin | United States |