3516E
The Cat® 3516E industrial diesel engine is offered at a continuous rating of 1566 kW (2100 hp) @ 1650 rpm and is designed for applications that require continuous heavy-duty service. These engines are capable of being operated at maximum power and speed up to 100% of the time without interuption or load cycling.

The 3516E is certified to meet EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, and California Air Regulations Board (CARB) standards, providing a single solution for higher regulated countries and simplifying installations for OEMs.

The 3516E offers unsurpassed performance and durability in a wide array of industries and applications, including shredders, chippers, grinders, bore and drill rigs, and pumps as well as other applications in forestry, general industrial, material handling, and mining.
Maximum Power
2100 HP
Maximum Torque
8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed
1650 rpm
Specification
Value
Maximum Power
2100 HP
Maximum Torque
8275 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Rated Speed
1650 rpm
Minimum Power
2100 HP
Specification
Value
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V
Specification
Value
Engine Configuration
V-16
Bore
6.7 in
Stroke
8.5 in
Displacement
4760 in³
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged Aftercooled (TTA)
Combustion System
MEUI
Rotation from Flywheel End
Counterclockwise
Aftertreatment
SCR
Specification
Value
Length
122.2 in
Width
63.6 in
Height
83 in
Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments
18025 lb
Specification
Value
Length
92.5 in
Width
79.1 in
Height
31.9 in
Weight
2378 lb
The A-Rating means the 3516E is able to deliver the engine’s full 2100 hp (1566 kW) @1650 rpm continuously without interruption or load cycling. That’s the type of heavy duty usage that some applications demand and the 3516E delivers it.
World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
Fuel consumption is optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs. Even with the addition of an SCR aftertreatment and the required diesel exhaust fluid, the 3516E costs 1.3% less to operate than the preceeding model
Tier 2 3516C.
Every Cat engine is manufactured to stringent quality standards in order to assure customer satisfaction.
  • Scheduled maintenance, including SOSSM sample
  • Customer Support Agreements (CSA)
  • Caterpillar Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
  • Superior dealer service network
  • Extended dealer service network through the Cat Industrial Service Distributor (ISD) program