Perkins Brings Tier 4 Diesel Engines Offering for Mobile Gensets

Perkins continues to invest in its product range with the addition of an 18-liter engine designed to meet the specific needs of the North American rental industry for mobile electric power generation.

Building on its already comprehensive U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final power offering, Perkins has continued to expand the range with the addition of the 2806F-E18TAG2 ElectropaK. With more than 90 years of design experience and several million Perkins-powered generator sets operating around the world, Perkins understands the needs of the power generation industry. This knowledge and expertise have driven the design and development of the 2806F-E18TAG2, a new engine that delivers a powerful package and ease of integration.

The 2806F-E18TAG2 is designed specifically for mobile generator set applications and tailored to meet the needs of the North American rental industry. By achieving ISO 8528-5 G2 performance, the 2806F – which is now available to order – provides excellent load acceptance for a wide range of electric power applications that rely on mobile generator sets for jobsites, events, and many other locations where mobile generator sets deliver electric power.

Keeping the power on
“Rental companies and their customers have unique requirements but still need reliable electric power to keep operations running,” says Jaz Gill, vice president of global sales, marketing, service and parts. “The new 2806F has been engineered and expertly crafted to provide capable, stable and sustainable power specifically for the North American rental mobile generator set industry. It is our latest offering in a long line of products that deliver reliable power with a low total cost of ownership and demonstrates Perkins commitment to meeting both our customers’ and their end users’ needs.”

Subject to using fuel that meets Perkins’ fuel specifications*, the 2806F can run with biodiesel up to B20 based on a 20 percent dilution of biodiesel with standard diesel or on 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil.  

On-Engine Electronic Control Module 
The ElectropaK 2806F produces up to 500 kWe prime power at 60 Hz and features the latest electronics with a single, on-engine electronic control module (ECM) that simplifies wiring harnesses, eases installation, supports future diagnostics and is capable of integration with customers’ telematics solutions. The ECM also manages all aspects of aftertreatment operation and regeneration without operator input. Regeneration occurs automatically with no impact on performance, maximizing uptime. This allows rental customers to focus on the task at hand without worrying about their supply of electric power. 

Full Lineup
The new 2806F-E18TAG2 joins the Perkins full line up of U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final certified engines for electric power generation: 400 Series, 904 Series, 1200 Series, 1700 Series, and the 2000 Series, with power ranging from 7 kWe @ 1800 rpm to 500 kWe @ 1800 rpm.

As with all Perkins engines, the new 2806F is supported by Perkins’ global support network, ensuring stable and sustainable electric power when customers need it, where they need it and how they need it. Contact your local Perkins distributor today to find out more about how the 2806F-E18TAG2 can boost your bottom line. 

For nearly a century, Perkins has challenged the status quo in the agricultural, construction, electric power generation, industrial and materials handling industries. Today, Perkins operates eight state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities that ensure every engine meets exacting quality standards. Supported by a global distribution network and digital aftermarket services, Perkins has manufactured more than 22 million engines powering more than 5,000 different customer applications around the world.

* Fuels must meet the specifications and characteristics described on www.perkins.com in order to be used in Perkins engines and reduce the risk of downtime.