1.6 MW 2012 Used Caterpillar 3516C

USP&E is selling: 1.6 MW 2012 Used Caterpillar 3516C Diesel Generator Set

60 Hz; 1200 RPM; 600 Volts

Units available: 3

**Note that price is Per Unit

This used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator is a 1.6 MW, 60 Hz, 600-volt generating set manufactured in 2012 and currently located in Asia. Offered in used condition, this unit is part of USP&E Global's exclusive inventory of over 3,000 MW of power generation assets, making this used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator a procurement opportunity unavailable through any other channel. The asset is configured as a generator set, runs on diesel fuel, and carries stock number USP010738. USP&E Global is the sole point of access for this machine, and buyers seeking a proven mid-range diesel generating set in the Asia region will not find this specific unit listed anywhere else. With over 150 completed power station projects across 45 countries, USP&E brings unmatched procurement reach and technical credibility to every asset transaction, and this used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator is no exception.

The Caterpillar 3516C is one of the most respected platforms in the heavy-duty diesel generator segment, and this 1.6 MW unit exemplifies the reliability and performance that has made the 3516 series a global standard for demanding applications. At 60 Hz and 600 volts, this configuration is well suited to North American grid standards and off-grid industrial deployments where robust, proven diesel power is required. A used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator of this output class is commonly deployed in mining operations, remote industrial facilities, construction sites, oil and gas field support, island grid stabilisation, and temporary utility power augmentation, all contexts in which the 3516C platform has a long and documented service record. The 600-volt output allows direct integration into medium-voltage industrial distribution systems with minimal step-up transformation, reducing balance-of-plant costs and simplifying installation logistics. USP&E's exclusive diesel generator inventory spans a wide range of output classes and configurations, and this 1.6 MW unit occupies a particularly practical segment of that range, large enough to anchor a small baseload system or serve as reliable standby cover for a critical facility, yet compact enough to be mobilised and commissioned rapidly in locations where access and logistics present challenges. Buyers sourcing a used diesel generator for mining, island power, or off-grid industrial use will find the 3516C platform well proven in exactly those environments.

USP&E Global does not merely list and sell assets. As a fully certified turnkey power plant EPC contractor, USP&E is equipped to deliver this used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator as part of a complete power station solution, from site assessment and civil works through mechanical and electrical installation, factory and site acceptance testing, grid synchronisation, and formal commissioning. For operators in frontier and emerging markets where local technical capacity is limited, USP&E's power station O&M frontier markets capability means the asset can be handed over as a fully operational generating station with ongoing operations and maintenance support, long-term service agreements, and remote monitoring integrated from day one. ISO 9001:2015 certification governs USP&E's quality management processes and ISO 45001:2018 governs health and safety, giving buyers and project financiers confidence that every stage of the project lifecycle meets internationally recognised standards. USP&E is also 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliant, which is a critical requirement for development finance institution funding, export credit agency involvement, and sovereign procurement processes. Whether the requirement is a straightforward asset sale, a supply-and-install contract, or a full EPC and long-term service arrangement, USP&E structures its offering around the buyer's project requirements. The exclusive diesel generator inventory held by USP&E, which includes units owned outright and assets held under exclusivity agreements, means that clients gain access to power generation equipment that is not available through the open market, and the used diesel generator for mining and industrial segments is particularly well represented within that inventory.

To inquire about this used Caterpillar 3516C diesel generator, click the Fast Quote button on this page or contact the USP&E Global asset team directly to discuss availability, technical documentation, inspection access, logistics, and EPC or O&M scoping. USP&E is ready to move quickly on qualified inquiries and can support buyers from initial technical review through to final energisation. Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.