CATERPILLAR – 3516 – MARINE DIESEL GENERATOR SET

The Caterpillar 3516 marine diesel generator set  is a heavy-duty industrial marine diesel generator set engineered to deliver robust auxiliary power, primary electrical output, and emergency backup energy across commercial propulsion vessels, offshore oil platforms, cargo ships, and tugboats. Manufactured by Caterpillar Marine, this high-performance 3516 V-16 four-stroke marine generator unit features a 69-liter displacement heavy-duty turbocharged and jacket-water aftercooled diesel engine paired with an efficient marine-grade brushless alternator designed to generate power from 1280 kW to 2250 kW at 1200–1800 RPM. Built for severe continuous-duty marine environments, the Caterpillar 3516 marine engine generator set delivers superior fuel economy, compliant emissions performance, low maintenance downtime, and long-term operational reliability across global maritime power infrastructure.