3516C

Bore: 8.46 in / 215 mm
Stroke: 7.48 in / 170 mm
Displacement: 4765 in³ / 78 l

The Cat® 3516C marine propulsion engine delivers results under hard working conditions. This engine family is designed to maximize the performance of your invested dollars with a wide range of available power ratings, standard and reverse rotation configurations, no required aftertreatment, and efficient fuel consumption. This engine is available as IMO II or China Stage II emissions compliant making it an excellent propulsion engine choice for Tug, Governmental, and other workboat applications.

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3516C Propulsion Engine Spec Sheet

Specifications
Equipment

Power Rating
Power Range	2000-3385 bhp (1492-2525 bkW)

Engine Specifications
Speed Range	1200-1800 rpm
Emissions	IMO II
Aspiration	TTA
Bore	8.46 in / 215 mm
Stroke	7.48 in / 170 mm
Displacement	4765 in³ / 78 l
Rotation from Flywheel End	Counterclockwise or Clockwise
Configuration	V 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel

Dimensions & Weights
Minimum Height	77.4 in / 1967 mm
Maximum Length	148 in / 3761 mm
Maximum Width	84.3 in / 2142 mm
Minimum Length	143.1 in / 3637 mm
Maximum Height	84.6 in / 2150 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
- Corrosion resistant separate circuit freshwater aftercooled, powercore air cleaner
Control System
- Dual Caterpillar® A3 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) LH with electronic unit injector fuel system rigid wiring harness (10 amp DC power required to drive ECU)
Cooling System
- Gear-driven centrifugal auxiliary sea water pump, geardriven centrifugal jacket water pump, expansion tank for commercial engines, coolant shunt tank on lightweight engines, engine oil cooler, thermostats and housing.
ECU Functions
- Programmable low idle, SAEJ1939 data link, Cat® data link, engine diagnostics, general alarm relay, programmable parameters (system application and tattletales), Caterpillar ET service tool interface, remote shutdown, shutdown notify, load feedback, overspeed shutdown, overspeed verify
Exhaust System
- Dry gas-tight exhaust manifolds with heat shields, dual turbochargers with watercooled bearings and heat shield. Wastegate on select ratings
Fuel System
- Electronically controlled unit injectors, simplex fuel filter (RH) with service indicators, fuel transfer pump
Instrumentation
- Marine Power Display of: Engine oil pressure, engine water temperature, fuel pressure, engine speed, fuel consumption, overspeed shutdown notification light, prelube and shutdown override
Lube System
- Gear-driven pump, top-mounted dual crankcase breather groups, simplex oil filter, oil filler and dipstick
Power Take-Offs
- Accessory drive, two-sided front housing
Protection System
- Emergency stop pushbutton, safety shutoff, oil pressure, and water temperature
General
- Two lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals, shrink-wrap.
ISO Certification
- Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities.

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaner Removal
- Remote Air Inlet Adapters
Charging System
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternators
Control System
- Throttle Position Sensor
- Throttle Synchronization
Cooling System
- Water Level Switch Gauge
- Coolant Level Sensors
- Connections
- Keel Cooling Conversions
- Heat Exchangers
- Auxiliary Water Pumps
- Sea Water Pump Removal
- Coolant Shunt Tanks
- Air Separator
- Marine Gear Cooling
Exhaust System
- Exhaust Outlet
- Flexible Fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and Exhaust Expanders
- Mufflers
Fuel System
- Fuel Cooler
- Fuel Priming Pumps
- Flexible Fuel Lines
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel level switch
Instrumentation
- PL1000T Communication Module
- PL1000E Communication Module
- Customer Interface
- Thermocouples
- Remote Panel Display
- Remote Cylinder Temperature Display
- Pilot House Instrument Panels
- Marine Gear Sensors
- Engine Vision Display System
Lube System
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pan Accessories
- Sump Pumps
- Prelubrication Options
- Lubricating Oil
- CENTRIFUGAL OIL FILTER
Mounting System
- Engine Supports
- Vibration Isolation Mountings
Power Take-Offs
- Flexible Coupling and Guards
- Front Housing Accessories
- Upper Left Hand Front Location:
- Upper Right Hand Front Location:
- Upper Right Hand Rear Location:
- Lower Left Hand Front Location:
- Lower Left Hand Rear Location:
- Front Housing Accessory Drives
- Upper LH Accessory Drive
- Upper RH Accessory Drive
- Front Power Take Offs
- Crankshaft Pulleys
- Damper Guard Removals
Protection System
- Air Inlet Shutoffs
- Switches and Contactors
- Explosion Relief Valve
- Sensors
Spare Parts Kits
- Parts Kits
- Pump Kits
- Fuel Transfer
- Lube Oil
Special Appearance
- Chrome Plated Relief Valves
- Black Air Cleaners
Starting System
- Starting Motors or Barring Device
- Air Starting Motors Options
- Starting Aids
- Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
- Battery Rack
General
- Tool Set
- Caterpillar Datalink Wire

3516C

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

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