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Perkins 1106D Industrial Engine

The Perkins 1106D Industrial is a 6.6 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled engine rated at 2000 rpm, producing up to 750 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar and Perkins, including the 1100 Series, 1100D Series, 1106 and 1106D-E66TAG3 ElectropaK. It holds 15.2 L (4.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 1106D Industrial Engine

6.6 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
2000 rpm
Rated speed
750 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 1106D Industrial

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Air intake

1 required
P635904Air filterfind

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Engine specifications

Coolant capacity15.2 L
Displacement6.6 L
Cylinders6
Aspirationturbocharged and intercooled
Rated speed2000 rpm
Gross power750 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

4

Shared across brands: Caterpillar, Perkins

Caterpillar 1100 SeriesPerkins 1100D SeriesPerkins 1106Perkins 1106D-E66TAG3 ElectropaK

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Common problems

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  • Sensor Supply Voltage Fault 516
    Fix: Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters
  • Timing Calibration Fault 143
    Fix: Service
  • The engine is operating above the normal range and steam becomes apparent.
    Fix: 1. Reduce the load and the engine rpm. 2. Determine if the engine must be shut down immediately or if the engine can be cooled by reducing the load. 3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
  • System Parameters Fault 527
    Fix: Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters
  • Pump Timing Sensor Fault 142
    Fix: Service
  • Oil Pressure Sensor Fault 187
    Fix: Service
  • No oil pressure is indicated.
    Fix: STOP the engine.
  • Maximum coolant temperature is exceeded.
    Fix: STOP the engine.
  • Key Switch Fault 439
    Fix: Service
  • Intermittent Battery Power to ECM 422
    Fix: Schedule Service
  • Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor Fault 133
    Fix: Service
  • Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor Fault 197
    Fix: Service
  • If the engine has not been started for several weeks, fuel may have drained from the fuel system.
    Fix: Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System - Prime” for more information on priming the fuel system.
  • If a fault has occurred, the fault will be logged into the memory of the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
    Fix: Retrieve the logged fault codes and reference the appropriate information to identify the nature of the event. Log any observation that could have caused the lamp to light.
  • If a diagnostic lamp illuminates during normal engine operation and the diagnostic lamp shuts off, an intermittent fault may have occurred.
    Fix: Retrieve the logged fault codes. Reference the appropriate information to identify the nature of the event.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 1106D Industrial.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterEngine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - INSpECH/REPlAaCe102335405 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain102334301 Amazon eBay
Oil filter102323080 Amazon eBay
Batteryjump start cables0232220462 hr Amazon eBay
Belt61 hr
Coolant9.0500 hr
Coolant filterCooling System Coolant (Commercial Heavy-Duty) - CHANGE102326098 Amazon eBay
Oil13.5 L
Spark plug365 hr

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

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Donaldson P635904 Donaldson P635980

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Also used in

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  • Dieci HERCULES SERIES — Telehandler

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 1106D Industrial?

The Perkins 1106D Industrial has a displacement of 6.6 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 1106D Industrial engine?

The Perkins 1106D Industrial powers 4 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 1100 Series, Perkins 1100D Series, Perkins 1106, Perkins 1106D-E66TAG3 ElectropaK.

What air filter does the Perkins 1106D Industrial use?

The Perkins 1106D Industrial uses air filter part numbers Donaldson P635904, Donaldson P635980.

What is a common problem with the Perkins 1106D Industrial engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Perkins 1106D Industrial is: Sensor Supply Voltage Fault. Fix: Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters.