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Caterpillar Cat 3516C HD Diesel Generator
Caterpillar 3516C HD 2500kVA / 2000ekW Mission Critical Generator Set
The Caterpillar Cat 3516C HD Diesel Generator draws about 3,000 W in typical use (1,000 W idle, 7,000 W at most), weighs 19,800 kg and measures 2,300 × 2,900 × 6,800 mm (W × H × D). Its list price was $315,000 (2020), the launch list price.
| Category | Generators |
|---|---|
| Form factor | cabinet |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 2,300 × 2,900 × 6,800 mm |
| Weight | 19,800 kg |
| Power, idle | 1,000 W |
| Power, typical | 3,000 W |
| Power, maximum | 7,000 W |
| Airflow | heavy duty radiator blower |
| Ports | 2× Dual turbocharger exhaust flanges, 2× Fuel cooler piping, 1× Heavy duty copper busbars |
| List price | List $315,000 (2020) · launch list price · Base configuration (commercial) |
Running 24/7 at typical draw: about 2,190 kWh a month, roughly €657 at €0.30/kWh or $372 at $0.17/kWh (estimated; your own load decides).
Sources
- Caterpillar 3516C HD 2500 kVA Mission Critical Diesel Generator Specification Sheet · read 2026-10-14
Updated 2026-10-14. Data: DC Sim device catalog by RACKDENSITY (rack-density.com), CC BY 4.0 — license · all devices as CSV.
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