® 3434 mhp
3516C
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STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Air Inlet System
Corrosion-resistant separate circuit aftercooler core,
power-core air cleaners with service indicator, dual
turbochargers
Control System
Dual A3 engine control modules provide engine control Three point trunnion mounts or mounting rails
and monitoring, rigid wiring harness with plug and run
connectors on port and starboard sides
Cooling System
Both combined and separate circuit options--auxiliary
fresh water pump, centrifugal non-self-priming auxiliary Protection System
sea water pump, gear driven centrifugal jacket water
pump, expansion tank, engine oil cooler, thermostats
and housing
Exhaust System
Dry gas-tight exhaust manifolds with SOLAS compliant oil pressure and water temperature, overspeed protection
heat shields, dual turbochargers with water-cooled
bearings and heat shields, wastegate, modular pulse
exhaust manifold, single exhaust outlet
Fuel System
Electronically controlled unit injectors, fuel filter with Optional Commercial (COMM) Configuration
service indicators, fuel transfer pump, SOLAS compliant
fuel connections with spill shield
Instrumentation
Engine-mounted instrument panel with Marine Power
Display (MPD), four-position engine control switch,
alarm horn, overspeed shutdown notification light,
emergency stop notification light, secondary ECM
"Ready" light, secondary ECM "Active" light, graphic
display unit for analog or digital display of oil and fuel Factory-designed systems built at Caterpillar
pressure, oil and fuel filter differential, system DC
voltage, exhaust and water temperature, air inlet
restriction, service meter, engine speed, fuel
consumption (total and instantaneous)
(3386 bhp)
MARINE PROPULSION 2525 bkW
SPECIFICATIONS
V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Emissions.....................................................IMO Compliant
Displacement..................................... 78.08 L (4,764.73 in3)
Rated Engine Speed....................................................1800
Bore....................................................... 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke.................................................... 215.0 mm (8.46 in)
Aspiration................................... Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Governor.............................................................. Electronic
Cooling System.......................................... Heat Exchanger
Weight, Net Dry (approx.).................... 8,283 kg (18,261 lb)
Refill Capacity
Cooling System................................233.4 L (61.6 Gal)
Lube Oil System..................................204 L (53.9 Gal)
Oil Change Interval.................................................. 250 hrs
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
Rotation (from flywheel end).................... Counterclockwise
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing.......................SAE NO. 00
Flywheel Teeth...............................................................183
Lube System
Pre-lube strategy, top-mounted dual crankcase
breathers, oil filter with service indicators, oil level gauge,
oil filler, gear-type oil pump
Mounting System
Power Take-Offs
Accessory drives--lower RH and lower LH for standard
rotation; upper and lower RH, upper and lower LH for
opposite rotation; two-sided front housing
A3 electronic control module with customer
programmable engine derate strategies, engine alarms
and diagnostics displayed on local and remote MPDs,
emergency stop pushbutton, safety shutoff protection for
Standard Lightweight (LW) Configuration
250-hour oil pan, trunnion mounts, high performance
cooling pipe, engine-mounted SW pump and heat
exchanger
1000-hour oil pan, mounting rails, expansion tank,
engine-mounted SW pump and heat exchanger
General
Vibration damper and guard, Caterpillar yellow paint,
lifting eyes
ISO Certification
ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
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PERFORMANCE CURVES

D-RATING - DM7006-01 Aftercooler Temperature 40° C (104° F)

Metric

Engine Power kW Fuel Rate L/hr

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power kW Torque N•m g/kW-hr L/hr Speed rpm Power kW Torque N•m g/kW-hr L/hr

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1800 1900 10080 198.1 448.6 1800 2525 13396 201 604.9
1500 1693.5 10781 189.4 382.3 1500 2130 13560 191.7 486.8
1300 1543 11334 191.6 352.3 1300 1645 12084 189.6 371.9
1100 785 6815 202.4 189.4 1100 988 8577 202.6 238.6
900 487.5 5173 206 119.7 900 531 5634 207.9 131.6
700 347.5 4741 207.6 86.0 700 370.5 5054 209.7 92.6

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1800 2240 11884 200.3 534.8 1800 2525 13396 201 604.9
1500 1825.5 11621 189.1 411.5 1500 1461.2 9302 191.2 333.0
1300 1645 12084 190.1 372.9 1300 951.2 6987 196.7 223.0
1100 836.5 7262 202 201.4 1100 576.3 5003 204.8 140.7
900 487.5 5173 206.1 119.8 900 315.6 3349 241 90.7
700 347.5 4741 207.6 86.0 700 148.5 2026 218.5 38.7

1800 2525 13396 201 604.9

Zone 3 Curve 3
1800 2350 12467 200.9 562.7 1500 2130 13560 191.7 486.8
1500 1979.5 12602 190 448.4 1300 1645 12084 189.6 371.9
1300 1645 12084 189.8 372.1 1100 988 8577 202.6 238.6
1100 836.5 7262 201.9 201.3 900 531 5634 207.9 131.6
900 487.5 5173 206.1 119.8 700 370.5 5054 209.7 92.6
700 347.5 4741 207.6 86.0

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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PERFORMANCE CURVES

D-RATING - DM7006-01 Aftercooler Temperature 40° C (104° F)

English

Engine Power hp Fuel Rate gph

Engine Speed rpm

Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate Engine Engine Engine BSFC Fuel Rate
Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph Speed rpm Power hp Torque lb ft lb/hp-hr gph

Zone 1 Curve 1 Max Limit Curve 4

1800 2548 7435 .326 118.5 1800 3386 9880 .330 159.8
1500 2271 7952 .311 101.0 1500 2856 10001 .315 128.6
1300 2069 8360 .315 93.1 1300 2206 8913 .312 98.2
1100 1053 5026 .333 50.0 1100 1325 6326 .333 63.0
900 654 3815 .339 31.6 900 712 4155 .342 34.8
700 466 3497 .341 22.7 700 497 3728 .345 24.5

Zone 2 Curve 2 Prop Demand Curve P

1800 3004 8765 .329 141.3 1800 3386 9880 .330 159.8
1500 2448 8571 .311 108.7 1500 1959 6861 .314 88.0
1300 2206 8913 .313 98.5 1300 1276 5153 .323 58.9
1100 1122 5356 .332 53.2 1100 773 3690 .337 37.2
900 654 3815 .339 31.6 900 423 2470 .396 24.0
700 466 3497 .341 22.7 700 199 1494 .359 10.2

1800 3386 9880 .330 159.8

Zone 3 Curve 3
1800 3151 9195 .330 148.6 1500 2856 10001 .315 128.6
1500 2655 9295 .312 118.5 1300 2206 8913 .312 98.2
1300 2206 8913 .312 98.3 1100 1325 6326 .333 63.0
1100 1122 5356 .332 53.2 900 712 4155 .342 34.8
900 654 3815 .339 31.6 700 497 3728 .345 24.5
700 466 3497 .341 22.7

NOTE: Curve P is a cubic prop demand curve with 3.0 exponent for displacement hulls only.

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

D Rating (Intermittent Duty) - Power

% Load Factor: up to 50
% Time at Rated RPM: up to 16
Typical Time at Full Load: 2 hours out of 12
Typical Hour/Year: 1000 to 3000
Typical Applications: For vessels operating at rated load
and rated speed up to 16% of the time (up to 50% load
factor). Typical applications could include but are not
limited to vessels such as offshore patrol boats,
customs boats, police boats, some fishing, fireboats, or
harbor tugs. Typical operation ranges from 1000 to
3000 hours per year.
at declared engine speed is in accordance with
ISO3046-1:2002E. Caterpillar maintains
ISO9001:1994/QS-9000 approved engine test facilities
to assure accurate calibration of test equipment.
Electronically controlled engines are set at the factory at
the advertised power corrected to standard ambient
conditions. The published fuel consumption rates are in
accordance with ISO3046-1:2002E.
Fuel rates
are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C (60°F)] gravity
having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when
used at 29°C (85°F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001
lb/U.S. gal). Additional ratings may be available for
specific customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is
only intended for purposes of comparison with other manufacturer's engines. Actual engine performance may vary
according to the particular application of the engine and operating conditions beyond Caterpillar's control.

Power produced at the flywheel will be within standard tolerances up to 50º C (122º F) combustion air temperature
measured at the air cleaner inlet, and fuel temperature up to 52º C (125ºF) measured at the fuel filter base. Power
rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for propeller shaft
power.

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DIMENSIONS

Right Side Front

Engine Dimensions
(1) Length to Flywheel Housing 3220.3 mm 126.78 in
(2) Width 2231.1 mm 87.84 in
(3) Height 2065.4 mm 81.31 in
Weight, Net Dry (approx) 8283 kg 18,261 lb

Note: Do not use for installation design. See general

dimension drawings for detail (Drawing # 2729817 ).

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Performance No.: DM7006-01 ©2006 Caterpillar

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