Perkins Diesel Generator Sets 7–1800kW

Q: What is the fuel consumption of a Perkins generator?

Perkins generator fuel consumption is 196–264 g/kW·h depending on engine series. The 400 Series (403–404D) uses 250–264 g/kW·h, the 1100 Series (1103–1106A) 197–237 g/kW·h, and the 2800/4000 Series (2806–4016) 196–216 g/kW·h; the most efficient models are the 2506C-E15TAG2 at 400kW and the 2806A-E18TAG2 at 520kW, both at 196 g/kW·h. In litres, a Perkins set consumes about 2.4 L/h at 10kW, 20.1 L/h at 108kW and 89.6 L/h at 480kW at 75% load. Figures are measured to ISO 3046-1 and vary about ±5% with ambient conditions and load profile; the power range table above lists L/h at 75% and 100% for every model.

Factory-direct Perkins generators 7–1800kW. R-P series with genuine Perkins 400, 1100, 1200, 1500, 2200, 2500, 2800, and 4000 series engines. ISO 8528 certified. 50Hz. Backed by Perkins' worldwide service network.

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Why Choose Perkins Diesel Generators?

Perkins Engines Company Limited, headquartered in Peterborough, UK, is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. with manufacturing facilities in China, India, the USA and the UK — a global footprint that gives buyers with engine-origin restrictions an extra choice. Perkins engines power generator sets from 7kW to 1,800kW.

H&C integrates the complete Perkins R-P series into our generator sets: from the compact 400 Series (7kW) to the industrial 4000 Series (1,800kW). Every genset is paired with a Stamford or Leroy-Somer alternator and Deep Sea / ComAp controller — assembled and load-tested at our manufacturing facility in Jiangsu, China per ISO 8528 standards.

For buyers, Perkins is engineered for low lifetime maintenance: the 2000 Series is built in the same factory as Caterpillar, and engines across families share common components with long service intervals. The 1100 Series uses mechanical injection with a 500-hour service interval — fast on-site servicing, less labour, and less downtime.

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Global Manufacturing Footprint

Engines built in China, India, the USA and the UK — an extra choice for buyers whose project requires a specific engine origin.

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Proven Reliability

The 2000 Series is built in the same factory as Caterpillar, backed by Perkins’ worldwide after-sales network.

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Simple Maintenance, Less Downtime

Single-side service, common components across engine families, and long intervals — the 1100 Series uses mechanical injection with a 500-hour service interval.

Perkins Generator Power Range

R-P series — 38 models covering 7–1800kW prime power. 50Hz / 400V / 0.8PF. Includes fuel consumption data. Click Details → for full specifications and application guidance.

Model	Standby kW / kVA	Prime kW / kVA	Engine Model	Fuel L/h @75% / @100%	View
R-P9D5/S	7 / 9	7 / 9	403D-11G	1.6 / 2.1	Details →
R-P13D5/S	11 / 13	10 / 12	403D-15G	2.4 / 3.1	Details →
R-P15D5/S	13 / 16	12 / 15	403A-15G2	2.7 / 3.5	Details →
R-P20D5/S	17 / 22	16 / 20	404D-22G	3.6 / 4.8	Details →
R-P25D5/S	22 / 27	20 / 25	404D-22TG	4.2 / 5.6	Details →
R-P30D5/S	26 / 33	24 / 30	1103A-33G	5.1 / 6.8	Details →
R-P45D5/S	39 / 49	36 / 45	1103A-33TG1	6.8 / 9.0	Details →
R-P60D5/S	52 / 66	48 / 60	1103A-33TG2	9.1 / 12.2	Details →
R-P65D5/S	57 / 71	52 / 65	1104A-44TG1	9.8 / 13.1	Details →
R-P80D5/S	70 / 88	64 / 80	1104A-44TG2	11.9 / 15.8	Details →
R-P100D5/S	88 / 110	80 / 100	1104C-44TAG2	15.3 / 20.4	Details →
R-P135D5/S	118 / 148	108 / 135	1106A-70TG1	20.1 / 26.7	Details →
R-P150D5/S	132 / 165	120 / 150	1106A-70TAG2	21.6 / 28.9	Details →
R-P180D5/S	158 / 198	144 / 180	1106A-70TAG3	26.1 / 34.8	Details →
R-P200D5/S	176 / 220	160 / 200	1106A-70TAG4	29.0 / 38.7	Details →
R-P200D5/S	176 / 220	160 / 200	1206A-E70TTAG1	29.6 / 39.4	Details →
R-P230D5/S	202 / 253	184 / 230	1206A-E70TTAG2	35.0 / 46.7	Details →
R-P250D5/S	220 / 275	200 / 250	1206A-E70TTAG3	36.8 / 49.0	Details →
R-P300D5/S	264 / 330	240 / 300	1506A-E88TAG5	42.2 / 56.3	Details →
R-P350D5/S	308 / 385	280 / 350	2206C-E13TAG2	51.8 / 69.0	Details →
R-P400D5/S	352 / 440	320 / 400	2206C-E13TAG3	56.6 / 75.4	Details →
R-P450D5/S	396 / 495	360 / 450	2506C-E15TAG1	66.9 / 89.1	Details →
R-P500D5/S	440 / 550	400 / 500	2506C-E15TAG2	70.0 / 93.3	Details →
R-P600D5/S	528 / 660	480 / 600	2806C-E18TAG1A	89.6 / 119.4	Details →
R-P650D5/S	572 / 715	520 / 650	2806A-E18TAG2	95.6 / 127.5	Details →
R-P700D5/S	616 / 770	560 / 700	2806A-E18TTAG4	108.0 / 144.0	Details →
R-P750D5/S	660 / 825	600 / 750	2806A-E18TTAG5	113.0 / 150.7	Details →
R-P750D5/S	660 / 825	600 / 750	4006-23TAG2A	115.7 / 154.3	Details →
R-P800D5/S	704 / 880	640 / 800	4006-23TAG3A	115.4 / 153.9	Details →
R-P900D5/S	792 / 990	720 / 900	4008TAG1A	129.9 / 173.1	Details →
R-P1000D5/S	880 / 1100	800 / 1000	4008TAG2	150.0 / 200.0	Details →
R-P1125D5/S	990 / 1237	900 / 1125	4008-30TAG3	163.1 / 217.5	Details →
R-P1250D5/S	1100 / 1375	1000 / 1250	4012-46TWG2A	183.0 / 244.0	Details →
R-P1500D5/S	1320 / 1650	1200 / 1500	4012-46TAG2A	220.7 / 294.3	Details →
R-P1650D5/S	1452 / 1815	1320 / 1650	4012-46TAG3A	248.7 / 331.6	Details →
R-P1875D5/S	1650 / 2062	1500 / 1875	4016TAG1A	282.6 / 376.8	Details →
R-P2000D5/S	1760 / 2200	1600 / 2000	4016TAG2A	285.7 / 381.0	Details →
R-P2250D5/S	1980 / 2500	1800 / 2250	4016-61TRG3	334.3 / 445.7	Details →

Perkins Generator Specifications by Power Rating

Detailed specs and application guidance for 8 popular Perkins generator power ratings (10–480kW). Covers genuine Perkins 400, 1100, and 2800 series engines. 50Hz. Find every available model in the complete power range table above.

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Perkins 10kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 400 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P13D5/S

Standby Power	11 kW / 13.8 kVA
Prime Power	10 kW / 12.5 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 403D-15G
Alternator	Stamford S0L1-L1 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A40-C
Fuel Consumption	2.4 / 3.1 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	264 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1160×780×1170 / 1830×750×1090 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	700 / 1050 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P9D5/S (7kW) · R-P15D5/S (12kW) — 403 family compact engines for light commercial backup

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

2.4 L/h

100% Load

3.1 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$2.4/hr | 100% load costs ~$3.1/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 16kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 400 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P20D5/S

Standby Power	17.6 kW / 22 kVA
Prime Power	16 kW / 20 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 404D-22G
Alternator	Stamford S0L2-G1 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A40-F
Fuel Consumption	3.6 / 4.8 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	250 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1160×780×1170 / 1830×750×1090 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	800 / 1120 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P25D5/S (20kW) — 404D-22TG turbocharged variant for higher output

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

3.6 L/h

100% Load

4.8 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$3.6/hr | 100% load costs ~$4.8/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 26kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 1100 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P30D5/S

Standby Power	26.4 kW / 33 kVA
Prime Power	24 kW / 30 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 1103A-33G
Alternator	Stamford S0L2-P1 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A42-C
Fuel Consumption	5.1 / 6.8 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	237 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1160×780×1170 / 2030×890×1105 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	840 / 1160 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P45D5/S (36kW) — 1103A-33TG1, the first turbocharged model in the 1100 Series

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

5.1 L/h

100% Load

6.8 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$5.1/hr | 100% load costs ~$6.8/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 57kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 1100 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P65D5/S

Standby Power	57.2 kW / 71.5 kVA
Prime Power	52 kW / 65 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 1104A-44TG1
Alternator	Stamford UCI224F / Leroy-Somer TAL-A42-H
Fuel Consumption	9.8 / 13.1 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	212 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1680×825×1230 / 2480×1030×1315 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	1140 / 1560 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P60D5/S (48kW) — 1103A-33TG2, the final 1103A evolution before the 1104A platform

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

9.8 L/h

100% Load

13.1 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$9.8/hr | 100% load costs ~$13.1/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

10L

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 70kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 1100 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P80D5/S

Standby Power	70.4 kW / 88 kVA
Prime Power	64 kW / 80 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 1104A-44TG2
Alternator	Stamford UCI224G / Leroy-Somer TAL-A44-C
Fuel Consumption	11.9 / 15.9 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	208 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1860×855×1250 / 2580×1030×1500 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	1150 / 1600 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

11.9 L/h

100% Load

15.9 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$11.9/hr | 100% load costs ~$15.9/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

13L

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 80kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 1100 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P100D5/S

Standby Power	88 kW / 110 kVA
Prime Power	80 kW / 100 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 1104C-44TAG2
Alternator	Stamford UCI274C / Leroy-Somer TAL-A44-D
Fuel Consumption	15.3 / 20.4 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	214 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1860×855×1250 / 2580×1030×1500 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	1200 / 1700 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

15.3 L/h

100% Load

20.4 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$15.3/hr | 100% load costs ~$20.4/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

13L

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 108kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 1100 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P135D5/S

Standby Power	118.8 kW / 148.5 kVA
Prime Power	108 kW / 135 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 1106A-70TG1
Alternator	Stamford UCI274E / Leroy-Somer TAL-A44-H
Fuel Consumption	20.1 / 26.7 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	208 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	1900×890×1310 / 2580×1030×1500 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	1300 / 1800 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P150D5/S (120kW) · R-P180D5/S (144kW) · R-P200D5/S (160kW) · R-P230D5/S (184kW) · R-P250D5/S (200kW) · R-P300D5/S (240kW) · R-P350D5/S (280kW) — 1106A and 1506A families spanning the 100–350kW range

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

20.1 L/h

100% Load

26.7 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$20.1/hr | 100% load costs ~$26.7/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

13L

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins 480kW Diesel Generator

Perkins 2800 Series · 50Hz · Model: R-P600D5/S

Standby Power	528 kW / 660 kVA
Prime Power	480 kW / 600 kVA
Engine Model	Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1A
Alternator	Stamford S5L1D-E4 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A473-D
Fuel Consumption	89.6 / 119.4 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency	209 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level	≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent)	3400×1120×2050 / 5030×1830×2050 mm
Weight (Open / Silent)	3450 / 3900 kg
Price (Indicative)	Request Quote →

Also covers: R-P400D5/S (320kW) through R-P2250D5/S (1800kW) — 2206C, 2506C, 2806A/E, 4006, 4008, and 4012 engine families. See the power range table above for all 17 models in this bracket.

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

Multiply fuel consumption by your local diesel price:

75% Load

89.6 L/h

100% Load

119.4 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price (check your regional rate)
Example: at $1.0/L → 75% load costs ~$89.6/hr | 100% load costs ~$119.4/hr

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

40L

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

52L

50:50 EG + distilled H₂O

See Maintenance Schedule for full service intervals and Buying Guide for pre-order guidance.

Perkins Generator — Technical Data

Fuel Consumption

196 g/kW·h

Most fuel-efficient · 2506C-E15TAG2 @ 400kW / 2806A-E18TAG2 @ 520kW

400 Series (403–404D) 250–264 g/kW·h 7–20kW

1100 Series (1103–1106A) 197–237 g/kW·h 24–280kW

2800/4000 Series (2806–4016) 196–216 g/kW·h 320–1,800kW

Actual consumption @75% load (sample)

2.4 L/h
10kW

20.1 L/h
108kW

89.6 L/h
480kW

Measured per ISO 3046-1 at 75% load. Actual varies ±5% with ambient conditions and load profile. Perkins mechanical injection engines are tolerant of varying fuel quality — a key advantage in developing markets.

Engineering & Configuration

H&C integrates Perkins engines from the 400 Series (7kW) to the 4000 Series (1,800kW) as a factory-direct manufacturer. Perkins engines built in China typically ship in 4–6 weeks; the 2000 Series (USA) and 4000 Series (India) depend on engine stock availability in China. Tell us your kW requirement — we will recommend a matching engine and alternator pair.

Standards & Compliance

Factory Load Test (ISO 8528)

0% → 25% → 50% → 75% → 100% → 110%

Stepped load bank test on every unit. Reports available upon request.

CE ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 8528-5

Factory Warranty: 12 months / 1,000 hours — full Perkins factory warranty. Extended plans available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions — Perkins Generators

How much does a Perkins diesel generator cost?+

A Perkins diesel generator is priced mainly by its power rating and the engine series behind it. H&C builds Perkins sets from 7kW to 1,800kW: the 400 Series (403D/404D) covers 7–20kW, the 1100 Series (1103/1104/1106A) covers 24–280kW, and the 2800/4000 Series (2806–4016) covers 320–1,800kW. Configuration also moves the price — open skid, soundproof canopy or containerized enclosure, Stamford or Leroy-Somer alternator, Deep Sea, ComAp or SmartGen controller, and options such as ATS. Tell us the required kW, voltage and destination country and we will quote the matching Perkins series within 24 hours.

What is the fuel consumption of a Perkins generator?+

Perkins generator fuel consumption is 196–264 g/kW·h depending on engine series. The 400 Series (403–404D) uses 250–264 g/kW·h, the 1100 Series (1103–1106A) 197–237 g/kW·h, and the 2800/4000 Series (2806–4016) 196–216 g/kW·h; the most efficient models are the 2506C-E15TAG2 at 400kW and the 2806A-E18TAG2 at 520kW, both at 196 g/kW·h. In litres, a Perkins set consumes about 2.4 L/h at 10kW, 20.1 L/h at 108kW and 89.6 L/h at 480kW at 75% load. Figures are measured to ISO 3046-1 and vary about ±5% with ambient conditions and load profile; the power range table above lists L/h at 75% and 100% for every model.

Which Perkins engine series is right for my application?+

Choose the Perkins series by power rating and duty cycle. The 400 Series (403D/404D, 7–20kW) is a compact 3-4 cylinder for light commercial and residential standby. The 1100 Series (1103/1104/1106A, 24–280kW) is the most widely used platform for industrial standby and light prime power, with mechanical injection and a 500-hour service interval. The 1200/1500 Series covers commercial prime power and the 2200/2500 Series heavy-duty standby. The 2800/4000 Series (2806–4016, 320–1,800kW) uses V8, V12 and V16 engines for large-scale prime and baseload duty. H&C supplies both Perkins and Cummins engines — send your kW, load profile and country and we will recommend which fits.

What is the delivery time for a Perkins generator set?+

The delivery time depends on the engine model. Perkins engines built in China typically ship in 4–6 weeks after order confirmation. For the 2000 Series manufactured in the USA and the 4000 Series manufactured in India, the lead time depends on the engine's stock availability in China. Every set is assembled and load-tested at our manufacturing facility in Jiangsu, China to ISO 8528 before shipment. Send your engine model and required quantity and we will confirm the current engine lead time with Perkins.

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