USP&E is selling: 2.5 MW New Caterpillar 3516B-HD Diesel Generator Set
50 Hz; 400 Volts
Units available: 11
**Note that price is Per Unit
The new Caterpillar 3516B-HD
diesel generator available exclusively through USP&E Global represents one
of the most capable and versatile heavy-duty generator sets on the market
today. Rated at 2.5 MW and configured for 50 Hz operation at 400 volts, this
unit carries zero hours and is offered in brand-new condition, making it an exceptional
acquisition for buyers who demand reliability without the risk of inherited
wear. Located in Africa and immediately accessible to regional and
international buyers, this asset is listed under stock number USP010975 and is
held within USP&E's exclusive inventory of over 3,000 MW of power assets
spanning more than 45 countries. The new Caterpillar 3516B-HD diesel generator
is purpose-built for mission-critical applications, delivering consistent
output across standby, continuous prime power, and peak-shaving configurations
where failure is not an option. Buyers searching for a high-capacity diesel
generator set in Africa or in adjacent frontier markets will find that this
asset, sourced and controlled exclusively by USP&E, cannot be located
through any other channel.
The new Caterpillar 3516B-HD
diesel generator is engineered around Caterpillar's proven 3516B engine
platform, a 16-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel powerplant widely
recognized for delivering exceptional thermal efficiency and sustained load
performance under demanding environmental conditions. With an output capacity
ranging from approximately 1,600 to 2,500 kVA depending on configuration and
site conditions, this generator set is specifically suited to applications
where power interruption carries severe operational or financial consequences.
As a heavy industrial diesel generator set, it is a natural fit for large-scale
open-cut and underground mining operations, where continuous power must be
maintained across crushing, ventilation, hoisting, and processing systems
regardless of grid availability. The diesel generator for mining operations use
case is among the most demanding in the power sector, and the 3516B-HD
architecture is explicitly designed to meet that demand, incorporating
heavy-duty ratings that exceed the standard 3516B specification in terms of
sustained load tolerance and component durability. At 50 Hz and 400 volts, this
unit is plug-compatible with the power infrastructure standards that
predominate across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and much of Asia-Pacific,
giving buyers a broad spectrum of deployment options without costly frequency
or voltage conversion.
Beyond mining, the diesel
generator for data centers segment represents one of the fastest-growing demand
verticals for assets of this class. Hyperscale and enterprise data center
operators building or expanding capacity in emerging markets require standby
and continuous power solutions that meet uptime commitments measured in nines
of availability, and the new Caterpillar 3516B-HD diesel generator delivers
precisely the output density and reliability profile those operators require.
At 2.5 MW, a single unit can anchor a medium-tier data hall or supplement grid
power for a larger campus, while multiple units deployed in parallel can
support multi-megawatt critical facilities. USP&E Global functions as a
full turnkey power plant EPC contractor across every asset in its inventory,
and that capability extends completely to this unit. From initial feasibility
and site surveys through civil works, mechanical and electrical installation,
load bank testing, and full commissioning, USP&E delivers the asset not
merely as hardware but as an operating power station. For buyers operating in
frontier and emerging markets where local contractor capacity is limited or
unreliable, USP&E's power station O&M frontier markets expertise
provides a decisive advantage, covering long-term service agreements,
preventive maintenance scheduling, spare parts logistics, and remote monitoring
to ensure that the installed asset continues to perform at nameplate capacity
across its full service life.
USP&E Global is ISO
9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified, 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliant,
and has completed more than 150 power station projects across more than 45
countries, giving every buyer the assurance that procurement, project
execution, and ongoing operations meet the highest international standards for
quality, safety, and regulatory integrity. With over 100 MW owned outright and
exclusivity held on more than 500 MW of additional inventory, USP&E
controls assets of this calibre that are simply not available through the open
market. The new Caterpillar 3516B-HD diesel generator listed under USP010975 is
one such asset, zero-hours, Africa-located, and ready to be mobilised for your
project. If you are sourcing a heavy industrial diesel generator set for
mining, data center, industrial manufacturing, or any other mission-critical
application in Africa or globally, this is the unit and USP&E is the
partner. Click Fast Quote on this listing or contact USP&E Global directly
to receive a rapid commercial proposal and move this asset forward.
Built for the Frontier
USP&E is a turnkey power solutions company delivering EPC, O&M, and equipment supply in frontier and industrial markets where speed, technical depth, and operational reliability are non-negotiable.
- 150+ power stations built across utility, industrial, mining, and IPP applications
- 25,000 MW of power supplied over 24+ years of project delivery
- 45+ countries served across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean
- Full EPC scope covering engineering, procurement, civil works, installation, commissioning, and long-term O&M or LTSA support
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified across all operations
Beyond Equipment Supply
USP&E provides owner's engineering, equipment refurbishment, predictive maintenance via SmartPower AI, and bridge power solutions for fast-track deployments. Whether your project is a single 1MW genset or a 100MW combined cycle plant, our team integrates balance of plant, fuel systems, electrical infrastructure, and long-term operations under one accountable contract.
Certifications: Download ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certificates
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