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Caterpillar 3516E generators: 11 units, 2,600 kW standby each, South Africa
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Lot details
Lot summary
Eleven Caterpillar 3516E diesel generator sets, manufactured in 2023, located in South Africa. New, never-used condition and zero operating hours are seller-reported. Pricing is on request.
| Item | Offered specification |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 11 generator sets |
| Standby rating, each | 3,250 kVA / 2,600 kW |
| Electrical output | 400 V, three-phase, 50 Hz |
| Engine speed | 1,500 rpm |
| Manufacture year | 2023 |
| Packing | Nine identical sets in original factory packaging; two containerized with enclosure work unfinished, seller-reported |
| Available documentation | Load-test reports and O&M manuals on request |
| Location | South Africa; exact collection location supplied to qualified buyers |
| Price | On request |
Application and conversion
The advertised rating is standby, not continuous-duty power. Confirm the intended load, run hours, ambient conditions, redundancy and included switchgear with your project engineer.
The seller reports that changing RPM can support 60 Hz operation. Obtain written Cat dealer confirmation for each serial-number configuration, including the alternator, controls, voltage, resulting rating, work scope and cost. These units are offered as 50 Hz equipment; do not assume a confirmed 60 Hz package.
U.S. destination requirements
Request the actual EPA engine certification labels and engine-family details. The supplier reports that these units are not certified for the U.S. market and are not CE-certified. Have the importer and project team confirm eligibility, emergency or non-emergency classification and applicable air permits before purchase. A generic 3516E specification sheet does not establish the certification of these units.
Inspection and delivery
- Request current unit photos, serial-number list, hour-meter evidence and serial-specific load-test reports.
- Confirm preservation history, included cooling/exhaust systems, batteries, controls, breakers, fuel systems and any warranty in the written quote.
- The seller estimates approximately 10 days to ship, subject to confirmation. Ocean transit, customs clearance and final delivery are additional.
- Buyer coordinates heavy freight, export/import requirements, unloading and final delivery; confirm responsibility for packing and loading.
- The two supplier photographs show an actual open-skid unit and an actual nameplate as representative examples. They do not establish the configuration, condition or serials of all eleven sets. Request a serial-specific photo and documentation package for the selected units.
Send your quantity, destination, frequency/voltage requirements and intended duty when requesting a quote.
Specifications at a glance
| Quantity | 11 |
|---|---|
| Reported condition | New and never used, with zero operating hours, seller-reported; manufactured 2023 |
| Location | South Africa; collection site confirmed with qualified buyers |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Model | 3516E |
| Supplied specifications | Each set: 3,250 kVA / 2,600 kW standby, 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz, 1,500 rpm. 2023 manufacture. Any 60 Hz conversion, resulting voltage and output require written Cat dealer confirmation for the exact serial numbers and alternators. |
| Testing / data handling | Load-test reports and O&M manuals available on request. Request serial-specific records, hour-meter evidence and current condition photos before purchase. |
| Pickup / shipping | South Africa origin. Seller estimates approximately 10 days to ship, subject to confirmation; this is not destination delivery time. Buyer coordinates freight, export/import requirements and destination delivery. |
| Asking price | On request |
Reference: lot-c785a01d789d · Listed 2026-10-01 · Updated 2026-10-29. Details above are supplied lot information; request supporting records for your purchase.
Before purchase
Confirm the exact configuration, included accessories, available quantity, test results, data-sanitization status where applicable, and freight arrangements. Photos alone do not establish testing, warranty coverage or fitness for your application.
Use the lot-specific buying guide to prepare your questions.
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