Cold Start of a large Caterpillar 3516 Engine and Generator

Cold starting of a Caterpillar 3516 engine that powers a 480 volt generator which ultimately creates 7200 volts for mining.

[@Voyager23B]

Nice! Would have appreciated an close-up look at the controls, etc. though.

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

Next time

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

That would make me the envy of my neighborhood.

[@midway27272727]

You would be everyone's friend during Hurrican season here in Florida !

[@exclusivesafar]

Good job 👍

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

Thanks!! Hope to have more but been very busy at work.

[@user-jb2cm7el7t]

Звук холостых прекрасен

[@zeeshan_engineering_services]

Technically it's called hunting on cold weather intake ...😉🇵🇰😊😊

[@b43xoit]

So the power runs drills and such in the mines?

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

It just runs the Highwall miner is all.

[@bundokz1997]

@@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550 that’s some serious power