1.3 MW 2004 Used Caterpillar G3516 LE

USP&E is selling: 1.3 MW 2004 Used Caterpillar G3516 LE Natural Gas Generator Set
60 Hz; 480 Volts; 1800 RPM

Units Available: 2
***Note that price is per unit

This used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator is an exclusive asset available only through USP&E Global, listed under stock number USP041483 and sourced directly from South America. Rated at 1.3 MW and operating on natural gas, this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator was manufactured in 2004 and runs at 60 Hz with a 480-volt output configuration, making it fully compatible with North and South American grid standards. The unit is offered as a generator set in used condition, with two recorded hour readings of 8,700 and 7,900 hours respectively, reflecting a machine that has delivered sustained service life in continuous base-load applications while still retaining meaningful operational capacity. Buyers searching for a used natural gas generator set for sale with documented runtime history and a globally recognised powertrain will find this Caterpillar G3516 an immediately deployable asset. This listing is part of USP&E's exclusive inventory of over 3,000 MW of power equipment, meaning this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator cannot be found through any other channel.

The Caterpillar G3516 is a member of Cat's G3500 series of lean-burn natural gas reciprocating engines, a platform widely respected across industrial, commercial, and municipal power markets for its robust construction, fuel efficiency, and long service intervals. At 1.3 MW, this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator is particularly well suited to continuous base-load power generation in facilities that require dependable, around-the-clock electricity supply from a proven natural gas platform. The G3516 engine series is equally capable in combined heat and power configurations, also known as CHP or cogeneration, where the waste heat recovered from the engine jacket and exhaust gases is directed into process heating, absorption cooling, or domestic hot water systems, dramatically improving the overall energy efficiency of the installation. This makes the asset a strong candidate as an industrial CHP generator in South America, where natural gas availability, industrial heat demand, and the economics of cogeneration align well across sectors including food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, and municipal utilities. The 60 Hz frequency and 480-volt output make this a drop-in solution for facilities already configured to North or South American electrical standards, reducing balance-of-plant engineering costs and compressing project timelines. Beyond base-load and CHP duties, the G3516 platform is also deployed in peak shaving roles, where the generator activates during periods of high tariff or grid stress to reduce demand charges, and in standby power configurations providing emergency backup for critical operations. For buyers seeking a continuous duty natural gas genset with the reliability credentials of the Caterpillar brand behind it, this South American asset represents a compelling, cost-efficient procurement.

USP&E Global does not simply broker equipment. As a multinational EPC and O&M company with over 150 completed power station projects across 45 or more countries, USP&E offers a complete project lifecycle capability around every asset in its exclusive power equipment inventory. For this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator, that means USP&E can manage the full scope from initial feasibility and engineering through procurement, civil works, electrical interconnection, controls integration, commissioning, and operator training, functioning as a true turnkey power plant EPC contractor. USP&E's in-house O&M teams can then remain on site under a long-term service agreement, providing scheduled maintenance, remote monitoring, parts supply, and performance optimisation across the operational life of the plant. This is a critical advantage for buyers operating in frontier and emerging markets across South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, where local technical capacity may be limited and uptime is non-negotiable. USP&E is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management and ISO 45001:2018 certified for occupational health and safety, and is 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliant, providing institutional buyers, development finance institutions, and sovereign energy agencies with the compliance assurance they require. Whether this asset is destined for power station O&M in frontier markets or a co-located industrial cogeneration facility, USP&E has the engineering depth and international project experience to deliver it on time and within budget.

This used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator is available exclusively through USP&E Global and represents a proven, immediately available 1.3 MW natural gas generation solution for buyers across South America and beyond. Given the depth of USP&E's exclusive inventory and the consistent global demand for used natural gas generator sets for sale at the 1 MW to 2 MW scale, assets at this specification level move quickly. Click Fast Quote on this listing page to receive a rapid commercial response, or contact the USP&E Global sales team directly to discuss technical specifications, logistics, EPC scope, and O&M support. Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.

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