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Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 Engine

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 is a 8.7 L 6-cylinder turbocharged air/air chargecooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 224 kW. It powers generator sets from Perkins. It holds 26.4 L (7.0 gal) of oil and 37.2 L (9.8 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5

Part of the Perkins 1306C engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

8.7 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
224 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity26.4 L
Coolant capacity37.2 L
Displacement8.7 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged air/air chargecooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power224 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filter450 hr
Oil450 hr

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

Service intervals

2
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
oil and filterChange450 hr1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time
service intervalOther500 hr1100C 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.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oilAPI CH4/ACEA E51100 Series (1103C/1104C)
Engine oil15W40ACEA E3 or API CG41300 Series EDi
Engine oilmulti-grade oilAPI-CH4/CI41106D-E66TAG
Engine oilsingle or multigrade oilACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD1000 Series
FuelBS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D21000/1300 Series

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Perkins 1306C family

6
Part #DescriptionCategory
LL5014FLL5014Falternator
LL5014HAlternatoralternator
24/NegativoTensão/Terraother_service
IP23Enclosure ratingother_service
R450MAVR Modelother_service
SD100Silencerother_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

3

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 engine has an oil capacity of 26.4 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 has a displacement of 8.7 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 engine?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 powers 1 generator set(s), including Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG5 oil change interval is every 450 hours.