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Perkins 6.3544 Series Engine

The Perkins 6.3544 Series is a 5.8 L 6-cylinder naturally aspirated,turbocharged and turbocharged/air charge cooled,altitude compensated engine.

Also known as: Perkins 6.3544 Series

Part of the Perkins 6.3544 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

5.8 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders

Engine specifications

Displacement5.8 L
Cylinders6
AspirationNaturally aspirated,Turbocharged and Turbocharged/air charge cooled,Altitude compensated

Generator sets

No generator set in our catalog cites this exact engine designation yet; its specifications and fault codes are documented here.

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Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaning
10, 11, 12The engine starts and stops / Le moteur démarre et s‘arréte / Der Motor startet und bleibt stehen
34, 36, 37, 39, 52, 55, 56Engine temperature is too high / La température du moteur est trop élevée / Betriebstemperatur zu hoch
11, 22, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 53, 60Bad compression / Mauvaise compression / Schlechte Kompression
4.18/ARestriction indicator

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterEngine fluids7500 hr find
Fuel filterEngine fluids1600 hr find
Oil filterEngine fluids25 hr find
BeltPreventive maintenance30000 hr find
CoolantEngine fluids15000 hr
OilLubricating oil specification800 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Perkins 26510316 Perkins 26510229 Perkins P102689 Perkins 26510154 Perkins PF60002 Donaldson P119410 Donaldson P181059 Donaldson P181088
  • Fuel filter: Perkins OD18873 Perkins 26569054 Perkins OD11917 Donaldson P556287 Donaldson P553004 Donaldson P556245 Wix 33196 Ac Delco ACD519
  • Oil filter: Perkins LCO896 Perkins 2254347 Perkins T74105021 Perkins 901103 Donaldson P550092 Donaldson P550299 Donaldson P554403 Donaldson P554407

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Aveling-Barford VXC011 — Compactor
  • Aveling-Barford VXC015 — Compactor
  • Aveling-Barford VXC11 — Compactor
  • Aveling-Barford VXC15 — Compactor
  • Caterpillar 213 — Excavator Tracked
  • Jcb 420 — Loader Wheeled
  • Jcb 420WD — Dozer Tracked
  • Jcb 807C — Excavator
  • Jcb 807CL — Excavator
  • Towmotor B15 — Forklift
  • Towmotor B16 — Forklift
  • Towmotor B18 — Forklift

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Perkins 6.3544 Series?

The Perkins 6.3544 Series has a displacement of 5.8 liters with 6 cylinders.

What oil filter does the Perkins 6.3544 Series use?

The Perkins 6.3544 Series uses oil filter part numbers Perkins LCO896, Perkins 2254347, Perkins T74105021.

What fuel filter does the Perkins 6.3544 Series use?

The Perkins 6.3544 Series uses fuel filter part numbers Perkins OD18873, Perkins 26569054, Perkins OD11917.

What air filter does the Perkins 6.3544 Series use?

The Perkins 6.3544 Series uses air filter part numbers Perkins 26510316, Perkins 26510229, Perkins P102689.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 6.3544 Series?

The Perkins 6.3544 Series oil change interval is every 800 hours.