The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A is a 45.84 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from AKSA, FG Wilson and Pramac, including the AD1250, P1500P3, P1650-1 and P1650E3. It holds 177.6 L (46.9 gal) of oil and 240 L (63.4 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 4012-46TAG2A
Part of the Perkins 4012 engine family — 17 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 177.6 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 240.0 L |
| Displacement | 45.842 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air to air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Shared across brands: AKSA, FG Wilson, Pramac
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | 10 hr | |||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | 246.4 l (US gal) | — | |||
| Oil | 172.6 l (US gal) | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil and filter | Change | 450 hr | 1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time | |
| service interval | Other | 500 hr | 1100C range - 500 hour service intervals |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | API CH4/ACEA E5 | 1100 Series (1103C/1104C) | |||
| Engine oil | 15W40 | ACEA E3 or API CG4 | 1300 Series EDi | ||
| Engine oil | multi-grade oil | API-CH4/CI4 | 1106D-E66TAG | ||
| Engine oil | single or multigrade oil | ACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD | 1000 Series | ||
| Fuel | BS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2 | 1000/1300 Series |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| LL8224H | LL8224H | Alternator |
| LL8224N | LL8224N | Alternator |
| M351 | Main bearing bolts, lateral capscrews, main bearing caps | Main bearing bolts |
| T6253/292 | Dismantling tool for centrifugal oil filter | Oil filter |
| T6253/293 | Extraction tool for centrifugal oil filter | Oil filter |
| 4012-46TAG3A | Air Filter | Service part / kit |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A engine has an oil capacity of 177.6 liters.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A has a displacement of 45.842 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A powers 5 generator set(s), including AKSA AD1250, FG Wilson P1500P3, FG Wilson P1650-1, FG Wilson P1650E3, Pramac P1500P3 - P1650E3.