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Perkins 403C-15 Engine Engine

The Perkins 403C-15 is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 3000 rpm, producing up to 25.2 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, including the P10P2S, P11E2S, P12.5P2 and P13.5E2. It holds 6 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: 403C-15, Perkins 403C-15

Part of the Perkins 403C engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

1.5 L
Displacement
3
Cylinders
3000 rpm
Rated speed
25 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity6.0 L
Coolant capacity5.98 L
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders3
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Rated speed3000 rpm
Gross power25 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

6

This engine also powers 1 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filter140517050500 hr PartsGeek
Oil500 hr

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

Parts cataloged across the Perkins 403C family

1
Part #DescriptionCategory
955-806Black zinc die cast hinges tested and proven to withstand extremely corrosive conditionsother_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

60

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

  • Oil filter: Perkins 140517050 Donaldson P502016 Ac Delco PF1245

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

Also used in

1
  • Sunward SWE40U — Excavator Tracked

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 oil capacity of the Perkins 403C-15?

The Perkins 403C-15 engine has an oil capacity of 6.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 403C-15?

The Perkins 403C-15 has a displacement of 1.5 liters with 3 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 403C-15 engine?

The Perkins 403C-15 powers 6 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P10P2S, FG Wilson P11E2S, FG Wilson P12.5P2, FG Wilson P13.5E2, FG Wilson PH17.5E2S.

What oil filter does the Perkins 403C-15 use?

The Perkins 403C-15 uses oil filter part numbers Perkins 140517050, Donaldson P502016, Ac Delco PF1245.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 403C-15?

The Perkins 403C-15 oil change interval is every 500 hours.