The Perkins 1506A is a 8.8 L 6-cylinder ataac engine. It powers generator sets from Perkins, including the 1506.
Also known as: Perkins 1506A
Part of the Perkins 1506A engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 8.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 1506A.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Oil filter | API CF-4 or equivalent | — | 250 hr | ||
| Battery | — | 1200 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 500 hr | |||
| Coolant | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Coolant filter | — | ||||
| Oil | API CI-4 or equivalent | — | 250 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Perkins service manual for this engine.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| g03746099 | Typical example (16) Alternator | alternator |
| g03745561 | Typical example (9) Electronic control module, (10) Starting motor, (11) Oil pressure sensor, (12) Fuel temperature sensor | electrical_components |
| 1106A-70TAG | Perkins 1106A-70TAG ElectropaK | other_service |
| 1506A-E88TAG5 | Improved performance and fuel savings from Perkins® 1500 Series | other_service |
| g01154807 | Typical example | other_service |
| g03732105 | 1506A and C | other_service |
| g03863615 | 1506D | other_service |
| i02143194 | Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention | other_service |
| i02572812 | Diagnostic Lamp | other_service |
| i02583384 | Engine Starting | other_service |
| i02651197 | Engine Operation with Active Diagnostic Codes | other_service |
| i02784187 | Self-Diagnostics | other_service |
| i02784192 | Fault Logging | other_service |
| i02784585 | Engine Operation with Intermittent Diagnostic Codes | other_service |
| i04257031 | Before Starting Engine | other_service |
| i05943062 | Burn Prevention | other_service |
| i05945996 | Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention | other_service |
| i05953831 | Before Starting Engine | other_service |
| i05985293 | Configuration Parameters | other_service |
| i05986490 | Engine Electronics | other_service |
| i06229776 | Safety Messages | other_service |
| i06230746 | Electrical System | other_service |
| i06231547 | Sensors and Electrical Components | sensor |
| g03745560 | Typical example (1) Coolant sensor, (2) Injection actuation pressure control valve, (3) Fuel rail pressure sensor, (4) Intake air pressure sensor, (5) Intake air temperature sensor, (6) Injector harness connection, (7) Atmospheric pressure sensor, (8) Probe for top center position | sensors |
| g03746096 | Typical example (13) Fuel pressure sensor, (14) Speed timing sensor, (15) Speed timing sensor | sensors |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Perkins 1506A has a displacement of 8.8 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Perkins 1506A powers 1 generator set(s), including Perkins 1506.
The Perkins 1506A oil change interval is every 250 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Perkins 1506A is: The “DIAGNOSTIC” lamp illuminates during normal engine operation.. Fix: Use the electronic service tool to check the active diagnostic codes. The cause of the problem should be corrected as soon as possible..