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3516C Generator Set

1650 - 2500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), Low Fuel Consumption certified.

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Benefits

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

BMEP 17% Lower Than Other Brands

Provides great block load capability and durability

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  • Engine Specifications
    Aspiration
    TA
    Bore
    6.69 in
    Compression Ratio
    14.7:1
    Displacement
    4764.73 in
    Engine Model
    3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Fuel System
    Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type
    Adem™3
    Stroke
    7.48 in
    Stroke - HD
    8.46 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
    38780 lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
    35880 lb
    Height - Maximum
    118 in
    Height - Minimum
    118 in
    Length - Maximum
    276.3 in
    Length - Minimum
    266.2 in
    Width - Maximum
    92.1 in
    Width - Minimum
    92.1 in
  • Generator Set Specifications
    Duty Cycle
    Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Maximum Rating
    2500 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    1650 ekW
    Prime Power Rating
    2250/2045/1825 ekW
    Speed
    1800 rpm
    Standby Rating
    2500/2250/2000 ekW
    Voltage
    380 to 13800 Volts