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Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 Engine

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 is a 8.7 L 6-cylinder turbocharged, air-to-air chargecooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 315.9 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, Olympian and Perkins, including the LL5014J, P250H2, P275H-2 and P275HE2. It holds 26.4 L (7.0 gal) of oil and 37.2 L (9.8 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6

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

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

Engine specifications

Oil capacity26.4 L
Coolant capacity37.2 L
Displacement8.7 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged, air-to-air chargecooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power315 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter450 hr
Battery
Belt
Coolant37.2 litres
Oil15W40 to ACEA E3 or API CG467.3 litres450 hr
Spark plug

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.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 engine has an oil capacity of 26.4 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 has a displacement of 8.7 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 engine?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 powers 7 generator set(s), including FG Wilson LL5014J, FG Wilson P250H2, FG Wilson P275H-2, FG Wilson P275HE2, FG Wilson XD250P2.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6?

The Perkins 1306C-E87TAG6 oil change interval is every 450 hours.